TRAUMA PRINCIPLES II

Question 1

what is the burn classification?

Answer 1

partial thickness-superficial
partial thickness-deep
full thickness

Question 2

superficial partial thickness has a permanent scar, T/F?

Answer 2

T

Question 3

what is the classic parkland formula?

Answer 3

4cc per x %TBSA burned per Kg, half given over the first 8 hrs and the remaining 1/2 given over the next 16 hours

Question 4

what fluid is given for burns?

Answer 4

lactated ringers

Question 5

ABA transfer criteria?

Answer 5

partial thickness burns greater than 10% total body surface area

burns that involve the face, hands, feet, genitalia, perineum, or major joints

third degree burns of any size and age group

electrical burns, including lighting injury

chemical burns

inhalation injury

prior injury burns can complicate management

when burn injury poses greatest risk of morbidity or mortality

burned children without guardianship

burns with special needs

Question 6

what are the s/s of compartment syndrome?

Answer 6

exacerbation of symptoms with passive stretch of toes

gross edema

decreased light touch

decreased 2 point discrimination

decreased vibratory perception

non palpable pulses

Question 7

pulse of 50 and diastolic of 70 mmHg how should compartment syndrome be handled?

threshold is 30 mmHg

Answer 7

the AOI should be opened

Question 8

what muscle is of interest in a calcaneal fasciotomy?

Answer 8

quadratus plantae