N4581 – EXAM 3 (COMPLEX NEEDS/REID)
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True or False: IV cannot be placed through burned skin
False
True or False: BP cuff can be placed over burned skin
True
An increased capillary permeability after a burn is caused by
__________.
Occurs how long after injury?
Lasts how long?
inflammatory response
occurs w/in 10min of injury
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leakage continues for 24-36 hours
Fluid resuscitation is needed when?
>20% BSA
Burn severity is influenced by (3)
temp of burning agent
duration of contact
type of tissue injured
What can minimized the depth of a burn?
cooling w/in 1 minute of burn (cool water, NOT ICE ∵
vasoconstriction)
Large burns should be cooled for how long?
What should be used?
no longer than 10 minutes or risk hypothermia
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use water, never ice (will cause vasoconstriction and ↓circulation
∴ ↑ischemia)
What type of burn is not used in calculating total BSA?
superficial!
Define the following burn types;
superficial (3)
partial-thickness superficial (2)
partial-thickness deep (4)
full-thickness (2)
s: pink, blanches w/ pressure, no blisters
pts: blisters, wet/shiny
ptd: may blister, white/red/pink, mottled, initially moist then dry
ft: leathery, needs skin graft
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What severity burn is classified as mottled?
How would you expect the burn to progress?
partial-thickness: deep
initially moist then dry
Patient is experiencing a brief loss of consciousness followed by
periods of alertness. What type of hematoma do you suspect?
epidural: arterial blood, lemon shape, FAST
Dr. Reid's meaning regarding calculating total BSA of burn;
face
head
arm
anterior arm
face: 4.5%
head: 9% (means front and back)
arm: 9% (means front and back)
anterior arm: 4.5%