class 3: burns Flashcards
1
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Superficial - Involved Tissue
A
Epidermis
2
Q
Superficial - Clinical Presentation
A
Dry, red skin, without open areas
3
Q
Superficial - Prognosis
A
Heals in 5 days without scarring
4
Q
Superficial partial thickness- Involved Tissue
A
- Epidermis
- Some dermis
5
Q
Superficial partial thickness - Clinical Presentation
A
- Intact, weeping blisters
- Blanches to pressure with quick
capillary refill - Extremely painful
6
Q
Superficial partial thickness - Prognosis
A
- Heals in 10-14 days
- Minimal scarring
7
Q
Deep partial thickness - Involved Tissue
A
- Epidermis
- Dermis
8
Q
Deep partial thickness - Clinical Presentation
A
- Mottled red and white areas
- Blanches to pressure with slow
capillary refill - Decreased pinprick sensation
9
Q
Deep partial thickness - Prognosis
A
- Can take up to 3 weeks
- Large wounds can be managed
surgically
10
Q
Full thickness - Involved Tissue
A
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Some Subcutaneous tissue
11
Q
Full thickness - Clinical Presentation
A
- Dry, rigid, leathery eschar
- Lack of pain, pressure,
temperature sensation
12
Q
Full thickness - Prognosis
A
- Requires more than 3 weeks
- Will requires surgical closure, may
have contractures
13
Q
Subdermal - Involved Tissue
A
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Subcutaneous tissue
14
Q
Subdermal - Clinical Presentation
A
Charred, dry and exposed deep
tissue
15
Q
Subdermal - Prognosis
A
- Requires surgical interventions
- Amputation and paralysis possible
