Chapter 6: Burns Flashcards
How does Burns of the skin can result?
From exposure to hot water or steam, hot objects, flames, chemicals, electricity or overexposure to the sum.
How were Burns classified?
As first, second, third or fourth degree based on the thickness of the skin burned.
What was the name used for Superficial Skin Burn?
First-degree burns.
What does Superficial Skin Burns involve?
Only the top layer of skin, area painful, dry, and red.
Does Superficial Skin Burns generally heal without scarring?
Yes.
What is an example of a Superficial Skin Burn?
Non-blistering sunburns.
What was the name used for Superficial Partial-Thickness Skin Burns?
Second-degree burns.
What does Superficial Partial-Thickness Skin Burns involves?
The top two layers of skin, are painful, seep fluid, red and usually form blister.
The burn area of a Superficial Partial-Thickness Skin Burns can become darker?
Yes, or lighter in color, but scar does not usually form.
What is an example of Superficial Partial-Thickness Burns?
Sunburns that blister after several hours.
What was the name used for Deep Partial-Thickness Skin Burns?
Third-degree burns.
What does Deep Partial-Thickness Skin Burns involve?
Extend deeper into the skin, are painful and almost always form blisters.
What does Deep Partial-Thickness Skin Burns develop?
A scar, which may be severe.
What is an example of Deep Partial-Thickness Skin Burns?
Burns that blister immediately.
What was the name used for Full-Thickness Burns?
Fourth-degree burns.
