Burns Flashcards
(78 cards)
Types of burns due to exposure to hot surface
Thermal burn
Electrical burn
Chemical burn
Radiation burn
Thermal burn
Types of burns due to Electrical Source
Thermal burn
Electrical burn
Chemical burn
Radiation burn
Electrical burn
Types of burns due to Strong Acids
Thermal burn
Electrical burn
Chemical burn
Radiation burn
Chemical burn
Types of burns due to UV Rays Exposure
Thermal burn
Electrical burn
Chemical burn
Radiation burn
Radiation burn
Mgt for small portion thermal burn
Put on running H2O
Whats degree first to burn in a thermal burn
1st degree, 1st to burn
What is the life-threatening complication of Electrical burn?
Cardiac Arrythmia
Check HR
What vital signs to check for the pt with Electrical burn
HR
What is the priority for the pt with electrical burn
Safety of the victim/rescuer
Stop the source
Best POC when with thunder
Go Indoor
Tripod / Landing Position
Whats degree first to burn in an Electrical Burn
4th degree, 1st to burn
Mgt for chemical burns
Liquid
Flood with H2O
Mgt for chemical burn
Powder
Scrape
Remove with brush
Most Painful Degree of burns
1st Degree
2nd Degree
3rd Degree
4th Degree
2nd Degree
Degree of burns that is Painful
1st Degree
2nd Degree
3rd Degree
4th Degree
1st and 2nd Degree
Degree of burns that is Painless
1st Degree
2nd Degree
3rd Degree
4th Degree
3rd and 4th Degree
- because nerve is Damage
-Burning sensation on the site
-Liquefaction Necrosis
-Stain
Are a characteristic of what types of burn?
Thermal burn
Electrical burn
Chemical burn
Radiation burn
Chemical burn
Classification of burns
2nd Degree 15-25 %
Minor
Moderate
Major
Moderate
Classification of burns
2nd Degree <15%
Minor
Moderate
Major
Minor
Classification of burns
2nd Degree >25%
Minor
Moderate
Major
Major
Classification of burns
Full thickness 2-10 %
Minor
Moderate
Major
Moderate
Classification of burns
Full thickness >10%
Minor
Moderate
Major
Major
Classification of burns w/
Presence of inhalation Injury
Minor
Moderate
Major
Major
Classification of burns that is
>60%
Minor
Moderate
Major
Moderate