Environmental

Question 1

How are thermal burns classified? What are the potential complications of thermal burns? How do you determine the extent of burns?

Answer 1

1. Burns are classified based on the depth involved
   - Superficial
   - Partial thickness
   - Full thickness
2. Complications of burns
   - Early: Dehydration/shock, pain, compartment syndrome, airway compromise in facial or airway burns
   - Late: Infection, ARDS, DIC, sepsis, healing with scar, graft, psychological impact
3. Extent of burns determined by
   - Wallace rule of 9
   - Lund & Browder diagram