Chp 54 Flashcards
how should foreign objects in ear be removed
drops of warm olive/mineral/baby oil in ear
how should honeybee stingers be removed
scrape out w/credit card or rigid object
what can be applied to honeybee stings (after removing stinger) to relieve discomfort
paste of baking soda and water, anti-itch cream/lotion/gel, benadryl
s/s: stings
- redness & itching
- hives
- general edema
- restlessness
- headache
- SOB
- mottle blueness of skin
- shock
- severe nausea/vomiting
- bloody diarrhea
What are the 3 types of burns
thermal, chemical, and electrical
causes of thermal burns
residential fires, car accidents, matches, gasoline, hot water, hot tools
what are the (3) requirements for minor burns
- <2% of BSA @ 3rd degree
- < 15% adults @ 2nd degree
- 10% of kids @ 2nd degree
what are the (3) requirements for moderate burns
- 2-10% BSA @ 3rd degree
- 15-25% adults @ 2nd degree
- > 10% kids @ 2nd degree
what are the requirements for major burns
- > 10% BSA @ 3rd degree
- 25% adults @ 2nd degree
- 20% kids @ 2nd degree
- burns on hands/feet/genitalia
- burns complicated by fractures
- poor-risk pt
- electrical
tx for 1st degree burn?
- cold water & dressing
- drink lots of fluids
- protective clothing & sunscreen
tx for 2nd degree burn?
- tx for shock
- remove jewelry
- lots of fluids
- sterile dressing
tx for 3rd degree burn?
- IV fluids
- pain meds
- tetanus antitoxin/toxoid booster shot
- sterile dressing
- tx for shock
- surgery
tx for chemical burns?
brush dry chemicals off and flood area for at least 15 min w/water
list benefits of cold application
- decrease bacterial growth/body temp/local circulation
- temporary anesthetic
- relieve inflammation
- control bleeding
- reduce swelling
what injuries should have cold application
burns, sprains, strains, and bruises
