Disorder Of The Skin Flashcards
Integumentary System
1
Q
Threats to life
A
Catastrophic loss of body fluids , dehydration and fatal circulatory shock, infections , cancer
2
Q
Types of burns
A
1st degree- epidermis : redness (sunburn)
2nd degree- epidermis and upper dermis (blisters)
3rd degree- full thickness
3
Q
Critical burns
A
Estimate by “rule of 9’s”