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NREMT® Paramedic > EMT-P (3) Trauma > Burns > Flashcards

Burns Flashcards

Learn the different interventions and causes of Burns

1
Q

Define

Superficial Burn

A

Burns to the Epidermis

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2
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Define

Partial-Thickness Burns

A

Burns to the dermis

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3
Q

Define

Full-Thickness Burn

A

Burns through both layers of skin (Epidermis and Dermis)

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4
Q

Signs/Symptoms

Airway Burns

A
  • Stridor
  • Burns to pharynx
  • Singed nasal hairs
  • Airway edema
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5
Q

What is the Parkland Burn Formula?

A

4ml x BSA x kg

Half over first 8hrs; Half over last 16hours

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6
Q

Why do you apply a dry sterile dressing to Full-Thickness Burns?

A
  • Bacteria travels with more ease through water than through air.
  • Water could cause further hypothermia
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7
Q

When do you use Wet Sterile Dressings for burns?

A
  • Superficial
  • Partial Thickness
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8
Q

What is the Rule of Nines?

A

Estimation of surface area burned depending on the body section involved

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9
Q

What is the Palm Rule?

A

The palm is 1% of TBSA

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10
Q

List

Examples of Chemical Burn Acids

A
  • Battery Acid
  • HCl Acid
  • HFl Acid
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11
Q

List

Examples of Chemical Bases and Alkalis

A
  • Potassium
  • Hydroxide
  • Lime
  • Drain Cleaner
  • Lye
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12
Q

List

Examples of Oxidizing Agents

A
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Sodium Chlorate
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13
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List

Examples of phosphorus agents

A
  • Ammunition
  • Fireworks
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14
Q

List

Examples of Vesicant agents

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  • Sulfur Mustard
  • Phosgene Oxide
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15
Q

Treatment

Dry Lime exposure

A
  • Clean as much off as possible
  • Irrigate with copious amounts of water

Alkaline substance

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16
Q

Treatment

Sodium Metal exposure

A

Cover burn with oil

17
Q

Treatment

Hydrofluoric Acid exposure

A

Calcium Chloride of 10% Solution

Use CaGl and KY Jelly

18
Q

What is

What is Arc Flash Burn?

A

When an arc makes connection with a person

19
Q

What is a flame burn from electricity?

A

When the electric current ignites someone’s clothing

20
Q

Cause of

Radiation Burns

A

Acute Radiation Exposure

21
Q

Explain

Alpha Particles

A

Have little penetrating energy and stopped by the skin

22
Q

Explain

Beta Particles

A

Can penetrate skin but are blocked by very simple clothing

23
Q

Explain

Gamma Particles

A

Passes through the body and solid materials

24
Q

Signs/Symptoms

Acute Radiation Syndrome

A

Hematologic, CNS and GI changes

25
Q

Signs/Symptoms

Superficial Burns

A
  • Redness
  • Swollen
  • Color will return when touched
26
Q

Signs/Symptoms

Partial-Thickness Burns

A
  • Blisters
  • Redness
  • Painful
27
Q

Signs/Symptoms

Full-Thickness Burns

A
  • Leathery
  • No capillary refill
  • No pain in area
28
Q

List

Rule of 9’s TBSA for Adults

A

See picture below

29
Q

What are the differences in TBSA for Infant/Child v.s Adult?

Hint: List TBSA difference

A
  • Adult: Head 9% Leg 18%
  • Child: Head 12% Leg 16.5
  • Infant: Head 18% Leg 13.5

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