S1L2: Burn Classification Flashcards
Matching Type: Level
- Epidermis
- Extends to bone, muscle and tendon
- All of dermis & epidermis
- Dermis
A. First Degree
B. Second Degree
C. Third Degree
D. Fourth Degree
- A
- D
- C
- B
Matching Type: Color
- Pink/Red & sometimes painful
- Skin may be Bright pink, or red,
mottled red & blistered & swollen - White (Ischemic) Charred, black/brown
- Charred
- Mixed red, waxy white
A. First Degree
B. Second Degree
C. Third Degree
D. Fourth Degree
- A
- B
- C
- D
- B
Matching Type: Edema
- Minimal, Blanches with pressure
- Moderate, Blanches with pressure
- Marked
A. First Degree
B. Second Degree
C. Third Degree
D. Fourth Degree
- A
- B
- B
Modified T/F:
A. In superficial partial thickness, you can see broken blisters
B. Deep partial thickness shows intact blisters
FF
A - deep partial thickness
B - superficial partial thickness
Describe the pain in the following classification
- Epidermal
- Superficial partial thickness
- Deep partial thickness
- Full thickness
- Subdermal
- delayed tender
- very painful
- with pressure, no light tough and pin prick
- anesthetic
Describe the scar in the following classification
- Epidermal
- Superficial partial thickness
- Deep partial thickness
- Full thickness
- Subdermal
- no scar
- minimal scarring
- excessive scarring
- Scarring
- Scarring
Modified T/F:
A. In epidermal and superficial partial thickness, the healing is slow
B. In full thickness and subdermal classification, skin grafting is required
FT
A. Slow healing in DEEP partial thickness; SPONTANEOUS healing for epidermal & SPT
T/F:
A. In full thickness burns, Hair follicles are completely destroyed
B. At the same time, the nerve endings and peripheral vascular system are damaged
TT
Note: Damage to the peripheral vascular system is d/t the microcirculation being in the dermis
Modified T/F:
A. In deep partial thickness, Most of the nerve endings, hair follicles and sweat ducts will be injured therefore it will be so painful
B. Marked edema d/t the problem in the fluids area
FT
A - Will not be as painful since most of the
nerve endings are damaged
NEW CLASSIFICATION
Large amount of evaporative water loss
(15-20x), since there is a problem in the
sweat glands and blood vessels & since the wound is already deep
Deep partial thickness
T/F: In deep partial thickness, there is diminished deep pressure, but retains sensation to light touch or sharp/dull discrimination
False. Diminished sensation to light touch or sharp/dull discrimination, but retains deep pressure
Modified T/F: Deep partial thickness
A. Heals in 3-5 weeks if not infected
B. Hypertrophic (keloid) scar formation or
excessive scar formation if not treated
properly
TT
NEW CLASSIFICATION
Complete destruction of all tissue from the epidermis to the subcutaneous tissue
Subdermal
NEW CLASSIFICATION
Occurs with prolonged contact with a heat
source and routinely occurs in a result of
contact with electricity
Subdermal
Modified T/F: Superficial Partial Thickness
A. Extremely painful, HOWEVER it is NOT the most painful out of all the burns
B. Complete healing in 7-10 day
FT
A. Extremely painful (most painful out of all the burns
