Rehab Of Burns

Question 1

Splint position for dorsal hand burns

Answer 1

Wrist in 15-20 degrees extension.
MCP in 60 to 70 degrees flexion.
PIP and DIP in full extension.
Thumb IP slightly flexed and abducted

Question 2

2 most common locations of HO in pediatric burn patients

Answer 2

Elbow, then hip

Question 3

Splint position for elbow burns

Answer 3

Supination and full extended

Question 4

What are compression garments used for, and how many hours/day do patients wear it

Answer 4

Used to prevent scarring. Worn 23 hours/day.

Question 5

Splinting position of lower extremity burns

Answer 5

Knee extended and ankle dorsiflexed

Question 6

What nutritional changes do burn victims need for adequate healing?

Answer 6

Additional 2000 to 2200 calories + 15gm of nitrogen per square meter of BSA per day. Also need vitamin C, vitamin A, Zn, Cu, manganese

Question 7

2 most common locations of HO in adult burn patients

Answer 7

Elbow, then shoulder

Question 8

Splinting of joints to prevent contracture should not be performed without _________________

Answer 8

Mobilization.

Question 9

What burn patients do you splint?

Answer 9

Those that are noncompliant with position and those with exposed tendons or joints

Question 10

What is best patient position to prevent burn contractures

Answer 10

Extension and abduction of limbs