Flashcards in Classification of Burns Deck (14)
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1st degree (superficial partial thickness)
Skin pink/red, painful (e.g., sunburn)
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2nd degree (Deep partial thickness)
Skin red/white, blisters, swelling
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3rd degree (full thickness)
Skin black /brown, edema, all layers of skin burned, grafting needed
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What is the formula used to determine fluid replacement for the first 24 hours?
Parkland formula
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What is thew Parkland formula?
4ml of LR x wt (kg) x % of body burn
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How much of this fluid do you give in the first 8 hours
1/2 of total volume
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How much of this fluid do you give for the second 8 hours?
1/4 of total volume
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How much fluid do you give for the third 8 hours
1/4 of total volume
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Should you burst a blister?
No
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What is the best route for pain meds?
IV
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What diet is appropriate for burn clients?
High calorie, high protein
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What is a common electrolyte problem in clients with burns?
Hypokalemia or hyperkalemia; Both can be seen in clients with burns
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Due to prolonged stress, clients are at risk for what type of ulcers?
Curling's ulcers
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