TYPES OF BURNS AND TREATMENT

Question 1

What is erythema, what does it damage and what does it look like?

Answer 1

Minor burns like sunburn that only damage the epidermis. It is red, blanching, and can be very painful but heals quickly without scarring. It is excluded from TBSA because the skin is still in tact

Question 2

What is a superficial partial thickness burn, what does it damage and what does it look like

Answer 2

Burn that affects the epidermis and papillary dermis. There is skin loss and blistering and it is red and painful because the nerve endings are exposed

Question 3

What is a deep partial thickness burn

Answer 3

Burn that affects the epidermis and dermis. It has a cherry red appearance because of the capillaries that are burnt and it doesn’t blanch with pressure. It is dry and pale