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What is the depth of thermal injury related to?

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  • Contact temp.
  • Duration
  • Thickness of skin
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Heat burns usually involve the?

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Epidermis & dermis

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An electrical burn magnitude depends on what 3 things?

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  • Pathway of current.
  • Resistance to current flow.
  • Strength & duration of current flow.
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Chemical burns cause what 3 caustic reactions?

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  • pH alteration,
  • cell membrane disruption.
  • Toxic effect on metabolism
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An acid chemical burn causes what kind of necrosis?

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Necrosis by coagulation

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An alkali chemical burn causes what kind of necrosis?

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Necrosis by liquefaction

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Radiation burns magnitude depends on?

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  • Dose & time of exposure.
  • Type of particles
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How long does it take burns to show their extend?

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12-48hrs

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Who is at higher risk for deeper burns?

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Adults >55 or kids <5yrs

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Which burn does not calculate TBSA?

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1st degree burns

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How long does it take for superficial 2nd degree burns to heal?

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10 - 14 days

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Which burn has white patches?

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Deep Partial 2nd degree burns

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Which burn has decreased moisture as its hallmark sign?

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Deep partial thickness (2nd degree burn)

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How long does it take for deep partial 2nd degree burns to heal?

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21-28 days

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Which burns usually have no bleeding?

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3rd degree

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What areas of the body account for 18% each?

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  • Each leg.
  • Anterior trunk.
  • Posterior trunk.
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In infants, the head & neck area account for how much BSA?

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21%

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What is the palmar method?

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Pt’s hand w/ fingers together accounts for 1% of BSA

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What burn % needs IV resuscitation?

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> 20% TBSA

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What are the consequences of fluid under resuscitation in burns?

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  • Decreased perfusion.
  • Burn shock.
  • End organ failure
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What are the consequences of fluid over resuscitation in burns?

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  • Abd compartment syndrome.
  • Pulm edema/ARDS
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What is the body’s general response to burns & how long can it last?

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  • Auto-cannibalism.
  • Can last months
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Explain carbohydrate metabolism in burns?

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  • Increased cortisol, catecholamines & glucagon results in hepatic gluconeogenesis.
  • peripheral insulin resistance
  • impaired intracellular glucose transport.
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Explain lipid metabolism in burns?

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Accelerated lipolysis → elevated glucagon, TNF, Interlukens, FFA & ATP

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Why treat burns with beta-blockers?
To decreases lipid oxidation, which leads to cytotoxic substances. Beta blockers decrease metabolic rate, therefore ↓ lipid oxidation
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What mediators cause vasodilation in burns?
Histamines, prostaglandins & cytokines
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What is the Parkland formula?
- 4mL x kg x %BSA - 2mL x kg x %BSA in 1st 8hrs, then - 2mL x kg x %BSA in next 16hrs
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What is the US Army’s Rule of 10 for adults?
- 10mL/hr x TBSA. - If >80kg, add 100mL per 10kg
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What is the targeted U/O for burns?
1cc/kg/hr
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LR or NS have the risk to cause ____ ___ ___ in burns?
Hypernatremic hyperchloremic acidosis (non-gap acidosis)
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With what percentage of burns does capillary permeability increase in peds?
Burns > 20-25%
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What is added to pediatric burns weighing <20 kg?
Add maintenance rate of D5LR
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When is the adult crystalloid formula used in pediatrics?
When >40kg
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When does the “flow” phase start in burn patients?
At 72-96hrs post burn
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What is applied to eye lids in facial burns? What about the eyes?
- Bacitracin to the eyelids. - Erythromycin to the eyes.
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What is a normal COHb level for smokers?
4 – 9%
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At what COHb levels could seizures & ARF occur?
20-25%
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Burned plastics can lead to what kind of poisoning?
Cyanide
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What kind of diet do burn victims need?
High calorie & high protein
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When is Scc not used in burn victims?
After the First 24hrs
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Does the sensitivity to depolarizers correlate to the severity of burn?
No
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What happens to nAChR’s in burns?
They are upregulated for months to 2yrs
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What kind of warming devices are used for burn patients?
Convection
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What is the approximate TBSA of the lungs in %?
>40%
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What is the concern when inducing a burn Pt with etomidate?
Adrenal insufficiency
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What is the concern when inducing burn Pt with ketamine?
SNS reserve.
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What med is often used for dressing changes in burn Pts?
Ketamine
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What can be used off-label for burns?
Factor 7 & TXA
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What is the goal CVP for burn & what is done if not at goal?
- Goal: 6-8mmHg. - Increased IVF rate by 20-25%
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What is the target pCO2 for burns, what about pH?
- 30-35 mm Hg - or pH>7.20
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What is nebulized and given with albuterol for inhalation burns q4h? Why?
- 5,000 units heparin - Nebulized heparin can cause bronchospams
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Why is albuterol given with heparin?
Because heparin can cause bronchospasm
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What is the max dose of Tumescent LA?
55mg/kg
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What is the mortality rate for a burn patient with an open abdomen?
90%
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What bladder pressure indicates early intra-abdominal HTN?
>12 mmHg
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What is the pressure for abdominal compartment syndrome?
>20 mmHg
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Which burn victims get a tetanus booster?
If it’s been >5yrs
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Are steroids and IV Abx indicated for burns?
No
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Where is Silvadene not applied to?
The face

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