Treatment of Burns

Question 1

The hypovolemic shock limit for burn both adults and children are:

Answer 1

for adults between 15% and 20% of their body

For children 12%

Question 2

Water must not be used if the burns are caused by the following chemicals(4):

Answer 2

1. Lime
2. Magnesium
3. Lithium
4. Sodium

Question 3

Never do the following to a burn wound:

Answer 3

• Remove clothing which is imbedded in the wound
• Pop any blisters
• Apply butter or oils
• Apply ice

Question 4

First degree burn means -
Second degree burn means -
Third degree burn -

Answer 4

Skin is not pierced, no infection.
Skin is pierced, require sterile bandages.
Penetrated deep into the muscle tissue, no pain since nerves are damaged.