Burns Flashcards
1
Q
Emergent Phase of Burns
A
24-48 hr after
* Secure airway
* Perfusion maintained
* Pain meds
2
Q
Acute (healing) Phase of Burns
A
36-48 hr after
* Nutrition status is the focus
3
Q
First action when even a small burn is suspected
A
Check airway
4
Q
Indication of pulmonary injury from burns
A
- Smoky breath smell
- Drooling
- RR change
- Dysphagia
- Stridor
- Cough
- Hoarse voice
Wheezing disappears in severe burns from rapid obstruction
Do not wait for S&S of hypoxia to intubate!
5
Q
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Mild
A
- Headache
- ALOC
- Decreased visual acuity
- Slightly breathless
6
Q
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Moderate
A
- Headache
- Tinnitus
- Nausea
- Drowsy
- Vertigo
- ALOC
- Stupor
- Irritable
- HOTN
- Tachycardia (irregular)
- Depressed ST
- Pale, red-purple skin
7
Q
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Fatal
A
60-80%
7
Q
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Severe
A
- Coma
- Convulsion
- Unstable
8
Q
When to medicate before dressing changes
Burns
A
30 min before
9
Q
Vaccine given after burns
A
Tetanus
10
Q
What type of garment is applied to certain burns to prevent contractures & tight scarring
A
Compression
11
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