Burns Flashcards
(16 cards)
What tissue is involved with superficial burns?
Epidermis
What is the clinical presentation of a superficial burn?
Dry, red, no open areas
What is the prognosis of a superficial burn?
Heals in 5 days without scarring
Which tissues are involved with superficial partial thickness burns?
Epidermis and some dermis
What is the clinical presentation of superficial partial thickness burns?
Mottled red, intact weeping blisters, blanches to pressure with quick capillary refill, extremely painful
What is the prognosis of superficial partial thickness burns?
Heals in 10-14 days with minimal scarring
What tissues are involved with deep partial thickness burns?
Epidermis and dermis
What is the clinical presentation of deep partial thickness burns?
Mixed red and white areas, blanches to pressure with slow capillary, decreased pinprick sensation
What is the prognosis for deep partial thickness burns?
Can take up to 3 weeks to heal. Large wounds can be managed surgically
Which tissues are involved in full thickness burns?
Epidermis, dermis, some subcutaneous tissue
What is the clinical presentation of full thickness burns?
Dry, rigid, leathery eschar. Lack of pain, pressure, temperature sensation
What is the prognosis of a full thickness burn?
Requires more than 3 weeks and will require surgical closure, may have contractures
Which tissues are involved in subdermal burns?
Epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tisssue
What is the clinical presentation of subdermal burns?
Charred, dry, and exposed deep tissue
What is the prognosis of subdermal burns?
Requires surgical interventions. Amputation and paralysis possible
Name the stages of burns in order
- Superficial
- Superficial partial thickness
- Deep partial thickness
- Full thickness
- Subdermal
