Depth of Burns and Clinical Signs - Class 5 Flashcards
types of burns
flame
hot liquids
contact
electricity
hot gases
chemicals
friction
exposure
radiation
hot liquids –>
water
grease
hot gases –>
air in closed area
chemicals
acids
bases
friction
rope burn
road rash
exposure
sunburn
frost bite
burn wound classification extent of burn
rule of 9s
lund and browder chart
rules of 9s
head
thorax
sacrum
genitals
arms
legs
head –> rule of 9s
in total: 9%
anterior: 4.5%
posterior: 4.5%
thorax –> rule of 9s
total: 18%
anterior: 9%
posterior: 9%
sacrum –> rule of 9s
total: 18%
anterior: 9%
posterior: 9%
legs –> rule of 9s
each leg is: 18%
anterior: 9%
posterior: 9%
both legs: 36%
genital area –> rule of 9s
1%
arms –> rule of 9s
each arm is: 9%
anterior: 4.5%
posterior: 4.5%
both arms together = 18%
lund and browder chart
used to classify the amount of burns on a pediatric pt
types of burns (classification)
superficial
superficial partial thickness
deep partial thickness
full thickness burn
superficial burns are the same as a
1st degree burn
where does cell trauma occur –> superficial burn
only to the epidermis
will bleeding occur –> superficial burn
no
d/t avascularity of the epidermis
what develops –> superficial burn
erythema (secondary)
dermal irritation (primary)
is there damage to the dermis –> superficial burn
NO
blister formation? –> superficial burn
no
healing –> superficial burn
2-5 days
superficial partial thickness (SPT) burns are the same as
second degree burns
where does damage occur –> SPT
through epidermis –> epidermal layer is completely destroyed
into upper layers of the dermis –> papillary layer
what layers of the dermis are involved –> SPT
papillary layer of dermis is involved
may damage upper reticular later of dermis
d/t vascular nature at the dermis –> SPT
vascular dilation helps to dissipate heat
blisters will form