Summary of Burns Flashcards

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Zone of Coagulation

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Worst area of the burn (dead tissue), this occurs at the point of maximum damage. Irreversible tissue loss due to coagulation of the constituent proteins.

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Zone of Stasis

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Surrounding zone of stasis is characterized by decreased tissue perfusion. The tissue in this zone is potentially salvageable

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