Chemical and Electrical Burns

Question 1

What to do first?

Answer 1

Remove client from chemical and begin to flush

Question 2

How long to flush with chemical burn?

Answer 2

15-30 min!!

Question 3

What are two wounds with electrical burns?

Answer 3

Entry (small wound)

Exit (large wound)

Question 4

First thing to do for electrical injury?

Answer 4

Hook up to cardiac monitor and monitor for V-fib

Monitor 24 hours!

Question 5

What is the big arrhythmia for electrical burn?

Answer 5

V-fib

Question 6

With electrical burns, what can build up and cause kidney damage?

Answer 6

Myoglobin and hemoglobin

Question 7

Why would electrical burn pt be placed on spine board with a c-collar

Answer 7

Lots of these burns occur in high places

*muscle contractions can cause fractures and the force of the electricity can throw victim

Question 8

T/F: Amputations common with electrical burns

Answer 8

T

*nerves and circulation run side by side

Question 9

What are other complications of electrical wounds/injuries?

Answer 9

cataracts
gait problems
neurological deficit