Burn

Question 1

what can influence burn etiology

Answer 1

cog and physical development

Question 2

depth of burn
superficial thickness
superficial - partial thickness
deep partial thickness
full thickness
4th degree

Answer 2

superficial thickness - epidermis - red
superficial - partial thickness - papillary dermis - blister- hair intact 7-20
deep partial thickness - reticular dermis - pain varies (possible nerve) 21+ days
full thickness sub dermal - not painful -white gray black
4th degree - destruction of tendon muscle bone

Question 3

burn inhalation dangers

Answer 3

super-heated air

could lead to excessive inflammation

Question 4

parkland formula

Answer 4

fluid replacement to address burn induced intravascular fluid loss

Question 5

escharotomy

Answer 5

surgical incision through eschar w/ goal of relieving pressure

Question 6

fasciotomy

Answer 6

incision through fascia of muscle to relieve pressure

Question 7

nutrition w/ burns

Answer 7

can lead to hypermetabolic and catabolic state

Question 8

cutaneous functional unit

Answer 8

the areas of skin which contribute to mvmt

Question 9

mobility w/ burn

Answer 9

the farther they walk the pain will decrease bc of muscle pump

Question 10

positioning considerations

Answer 10

pt comfort

and stretching as much CFU’s as possible

Question 11

splinting w/ burn

Answer 11

prevent scar contracture
early splinting key
remove 5 times a day for PROM if complaint to HEP
always splint at night

Question 12

compression garment therapy for burns

Answer 12

fabricated to decrease vascular symptoms such as edema itching and promote wound healing