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Week 7 - Burns Flashcards

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___ are known to be one of the most complex traumas

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Burns

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Why are burns often the most complex traumas

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they usually involve multiple systemic trauma (psychosociophysio)

the mechanism of injury is also varied: it can be thermal, radioactive, electrical, chemical, and a mixture of mechanisms

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Where do most burns occur

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in the home

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Which people are more likely to get burn injuries

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young children

older adults

disabled patients

men > women

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Layers of skin from superficial to deepest

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  1. Epidermis
  2. Dermis
  3. Subcutaneous Tissue
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In what ways does the body use the skin

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as a protective barrier from outside elements

helps with thermoregulation

gives us our good looks and recognition

helps with vitamin D synthesis

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Epidermis

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most superficial layer of skin

contains cells that produce pigment and protect the immune system

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Dermis

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second most superficial layer of skin and the largest

contains nerve endings, oil and sweat glands, and hair follicles

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Subcutaneous Tissue

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deepest layer of skin

made up of fat, connective tissue, and larger blood vessels

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What is some education nurses can provide to prevent burns

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information on:

sun exposure

supervising children

smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

water heat temperature checks

smoking in bed

curling irons

running cords under rugs

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Burns are ____

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preventable!

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Nursing Goals Related to Burns

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  1. PREVENTION
  2. Lifesaving measures for the severely burned person
  3. Prevention of disability and disfigurement through early specialized care - really impacts physical self
  4. Rehabilitation through reconstructive surgery and programs - prevent contractures and ability to move muscles
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First Degree Burns

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superficial injuries that often involve the outermost layer of the skin (Epidermis)

ex: Sunburn

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Second Degree Burns

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involve the entire epidermis and portions of the dermis

painful with blisters

can be felt and most painful feeling burn

a deep 2nd degree hurts more than a 2nd superficial

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Third Degree Burn

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full thickness

destruction of the epidermis, dermis, and underlying tissue - lack of sensation occurs

cannot be felt

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Fourth Degree Burn

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Full thickness

deep burn necrosis - extends into deep tissue, muscle, and bone

cannot be felt

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TBSA

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Total Body Surface Area

Methods of estimation on how much of the body has been burned

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Rule of Nines

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the most common method of estimating total body surface area

based on anatomic regions split into percentages based on if you are a child or an adult

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What are the percentages of the anatomic regions for a child in the rule of nines

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18% head
18% front
18% back
14% left leg
14% right leg
9% left arm
9% right arm
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What are the percentages of the anatomic regions for an adult in the rule of nines

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9 % head
1% neck
18% front
18% back
18% left leg
18% right leg
9% left arm
9% right arm
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What is the Palmer Method & Lund and Browder Method

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two alternative measures for estimating TBSA like the rule of nines

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A burn of ___% or more becomes a systemic problem and are considered major burns

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30%

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What is the systemic response to a major burn like

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Burn of 30%+ –> release of cytokines and other mediators into systemic circulation –> Fluid shifting and shock states –> Potential hypoperfusion and organ hypofunction

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What sort of secondary injuries and issues can occur from major burns (30%+)

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fluid and electrolyte shifts

cardiovascular effects

pulmonary injury: upper and lower airway, CO poisoning, restrictive defects

Renal and GI alterations

Immunologic alterations

Effect on thermoregulation

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What are the phases of burn injury
1. Emergent or Resuscitative Phase 2. Acute or Intermediate Phase 3. Rehabilitation Phase
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What is the time period for emergent or resuscitative phase of burn injury
onset of injury to completion of fluid resuscitation (since they are risk for hypovolemia)
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What is the time period for the acute or intermediate phase of a burn injury
from the beginning of diuresis until wound closure
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What is the time period for the rehabilitation phase of burn injury
from wound closure to return to optimal physical and psychosocial adjustment (think of the psychological and skin graft self concept effects)
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What on the scene care is done during the emergent or resuscitative phase of a burn injury
prevent injury to rescuer - gotta help yourself before helping others stop the injury: extinguish flames, cool the burn, irrigate chemical burns ABCs: Establish airway breathing and circulation Start O2 and large bore IV fluids Remove restrictive objects (since people swell with burns) and cover the wound Do assessment surveying all body systems and obtain a hx of the incident and pertinent patient
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What is important to keep in mind with on the scene burn care if the patient may have fallen or had an electrical injury
to treat them as potential cervical spine injuries/patients
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What care is done during the emergent or resuscitative phase
pt moved to ED fluid resuscitation begins foley catheter inserted NG tube if indicated for suction pt stabilized and condition continually monitored ECG address pain psychosocial considerations and emotional support give to patient and family
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Patients with burns exceeding what percentage should have an NG tube inserted and placed to suction
20-25%
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Patients with electrical burns need to have a ____
ECG
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When addressing pain for an emergent or resuscitative phase burn, only give meds how?
Via IV Administration
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Acute or Intermediate Phase of burn injuries occurs ___ to ___ hours after injury
48-72 hours after injury
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Management in the Acute or Intermediate Phase
continue assessment, maintain resp and circ support, fluid and electrolyte balance, GI and renal function Prevent infection Burn wound care, pain management, modulation of hypermetabolic response Early positioning and mobility Watch for hypovolemia
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____ is begun at all stages of burn injuries technically
rehabilitation
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What is the focus and management like in the Rehabilitation Phase of Burn Injuries
Focus is on wound healing, psychological support, self image, lifestyle, and restoring maximal functional abilities Patient may need reconstructive surgery to improve fxn and appearance Vocational, psychological counseling, and support groups may assist the patient Include family as indicated
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What nursing interventions of the burn patient are done in the acute phase
Restoring fluid balance preventing infection modulating hypermetabolism promoting skin integrity relieving pain and discomfort promoting mobility strengthening coping strategies
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What nursing interventions are done for the burn patient in the intermediate and rehabilitation phases
strengthening coping strategies support patient and family processes monitoring and managing complications
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T/F: Breathing must be assessed and a patent airway established immediately during the initial minutes of emergency burn care?
True - think of the ABCs
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Why is fluid resuscitation so important in burn patients
Fluid shifts occur from intravascular to interstitial d/t the inflammatory response move from cells to other body parts and fluid loss occurs causing general dehydration s/s intracellularly fluid also evaporates from a burn injury
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Management of Fluids / Fluid Replacement is required in adults with burns greater than ___%; in children with burns greater than ___%; and any burn in ages less than ___ or greater than ___
adults - 20% children 10% in any burn less than 2 yo or greater than 60 yo
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Fluid replacement goals for adult burns include a BP of what? A pulse of what? and urinary output of what?
BP >100 systolic Pulse <110 UO >30 cc/hr adults
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What is usually the basis for the formula for fluid replacement with burns
TBSA (total body surface area)
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How fast are fluids usually instilled for burn fluid resuscitation
50% of the fluids are given in the first 8 hours - since most fluid lost, shifts, and evaporation occur then the next 50% of fluids are given in the 16 hours following that (25% given in first half of the 16 and 25% given in second half)
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What may be used for fluid resuscitation of a burn victim
Usually its an isotonic solution like lactated ringers solution May replace PRBCs with blood loss so blood transfusion potential exists
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Other Criteria for Adequate Fluid Resuscitation
appropriate sensorium appropriate BP and pulse relief of nausea and ileus after 24 hours
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Signs and Symptoms of Fluid Loss/Burn Shock
decreased BP decreased LOC decreased UO Increased pulse Increased Hct edema at burn site Na deficit K excess (cell destruction) Metabolic acidosis
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Management of Shock - Fluid Resuscitation
maintain a BP of greater than 100 sys and UO of 30-50 mL/hr Maintain serum sodium at near normal levels Pick your fluid based on several formulas like consensus, evans, brooke army, parkland baxter, hypertonic saline formulas
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What are some s/s of the fluid and electrolyte shifts occurring in the burn emergent phase
generalized dehydration reduced blood volume and hemoconcentration decreased UO trauma causes release of K into extracellular fluid - Hyperkalemia sodium trapping in edema fluid and shifts into cells as K is released - Hyponatremia Metabolic Acidosis
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S/S of fluid and electrolyte shifts in the acute/intermediate phase
fluid re enters the vascular space from the interstitial space hemodilution increased UO Na loss with diuresis and due to dilution as fluid enters vascular space - Hyponatremia still K shifts from extracellular fluid into cells - Potential Hypokalemia Metabolic Acidosis
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Formulas are only a guide for burn care fluid resuscitation. How often must the patient's response to fluid therapy (HR, BP, UO) be evaluated?
At least hourly
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What is involved in burn wound care
1. Wound cleaning with hydrotherapy, antibacterial products, and wash solutions 2. Use of numerous topical agents - very common - antibacterial creams for example 3. Wound debridement: autolytic, mechanical, surgical 4. Wound dressing, dressing changes, and skin grafting / monitoring
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What is considered one of the most severe forms of acute pain
Burn pain
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Pain for burn injuries occurs when else other than just with the burn itself
pain accompanies care and treatments such as wound cleaning and dressing changes
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Types of Burn Pain
Background or Resting Pain Procedural Pain Breakthrough Pain
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One of the hardest areas of burn wound care is
Managing the pain - it is hard to have under control
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Methods of Pain management in burn victims
Analgesics - IV during emergent/acute phases, Morphine, Fentanyl, Other Drugs Role of Anxiety in Pain - Relieve Anxiety Effect of Sleep Deprivation on Pain - Promote sleep + environment Nonpharmacologic Measures
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What is important to know about nutrition and burns
Burn injuries produce profound metabolic abnormalities Patients with burns have great nutritional needs related to stress response, hypometabolism, and for wound healing
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The goal of nutritional support for burn patients is what
to promote a state of nitrogen balance and match nutrient utilization
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Nutritional support of burn patients is based on what
patient pre burn status AND % of TBSA burned
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What is the preferred route of nutritional support for burn patients?
Enteral route; A jejunal feeding is often used to maintain nutritional status with a lower risk of aspiration in a patient with poor appetite, weakness, or other problems
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What is some important aspects of home care management of the burn patient once they return home
mental health skin and wound care exercise and activity nutrition pain management sexual issues pulmonary care psychological support of patient and family patient and family education restoration of function thermoregulation and clothing (VERY HOLISTIC APPROACH WHEN CARING IN THE HOME)
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What is the recommended fluid resucitation amount for children
6 mL/kg/% burned

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