burns Flashcards
1
Q
causes of burns
A
scalds
cold burns
dry burns
chemical burns
electrical burns
radiation burns
2
Q
classification of burns
A
superficial
partial thickness
full-thickness
3
Q
superficial description and healing time
A
outer layer
red
swollen
blisters
7-14 days
4
Q
partial thickness description and healing time
A
skin raw
moist
blisters
14-21days
5
Q
full-thickness description
A
all layers
charred
pain-free as nerve endings destroyed
urgent medical attention needed
6
Q
is the treatment the same for all burns
A
yes
7
Q
can you pop a blister
A
no as plasma loss can lead to shock
8
Q
how do we meassure the size of the burns
A
1%=size of their hand
