Burns
, Burns
Patho:
Destruction to skin layers & underlying body tissue.
• results in loss of thermoregulation, sweat & sebaceous gland function, & Sensory function.
• when dermis is destroyed, skin cannot regrow over the affected area.
• metabolism increases to maintain body heat & each body system is affected
Types:
Name: Examples: Pictures:
Dry heat injury Open Flames, explosions
Moist heat injury Hot liquid or steam
contact burns Hot metal, tar, grease
Caustic agents: bleach, oven & drain
Chemical burns
cleaner, sulfuric acid, caustic soda.
electrical burns Electrical current passing through
body
Dry: radiant heat, flames,& electrical
thermal burns sparks
Wet: hot fluids/ steam
electrical current: travels through
Flash (arc) burns
air from one conductor to another
Conductive electrical
electrical wiring or equipment
injury
radiation burns therapeutic treatment of cancer or
sunburns
, Burns
Patho:
Destruction to skin layers & underlying body tissue.
• results in loss of thermoregulation, sweat & sebaceous gland function, & Sensory function.
• when dermis is destroyed, skin cannot regrow over the affected area.
• metabolism increases to maintain body heat & each body system is affected
Types:
Name: Examples: Pictures:
Dry heat injury Open Flames, explosions
Moist heat injury Hot liquid or steam
contact burns Hot metal, tar, grease
Caustic agents: bleach, oven & drain
Chemical burns
cleaner, sulfuric acid, caustic soda.
electrical burns Electrical current passing through
body
Dry: radiant heat, flames,& electrical
thermal burns sparks
Wet: hot fluids/ steam
electrical current: travels through
Flash (arc) burns
air from one conductor to another
Conductive electrical
electrical wiring or equipment
injury
radiation burns therapeutic treatment of cancer or
sunburns
