chemical burns
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if powder is present, brush off as much as possible before using water
remove all clothing, diapers, jewelry, metal, and restrictive garments to
prevent chemical trapping
flush with low-pressure, room-temp water for 30 minutes at the scene if no
other trauma and the patient's vital signs are stable
keep patient warm to prevent hypothermia
phase that could last for years depending on severity, burns are healing, may require
surgery.
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, rehabilitative phase
Inhalation injury patients usually require oxygen and are almost always
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intubated
Which concepts are priority for burn patients?
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comfort, infection, F/E, self, perfusion, oxygenation, mobility, T/L
Pertinent patient history information for burn patients:
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, how was the patient burned
was it in an enclosed space
any deaths at the scene
when did it happen
are there concomitant injuries? rule out associated trauma
are there chemical burns and what was the agent, concentration, etc.
obtain safety material data seat
allergies, meds, last tetanus
drug/alcohol history
when was the patients last meal
Nurses caring for patients with circumferential burns should consult
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the burn center
Tetanus shot is usually administered for which level burns?
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3 and 4
Burns are caused by a shift in
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if powder is present, brush off as much as possible before using water
remove all clothing, diapers, jewelry, metal, and restrictive garments to
prevent chemical trapping
flush with low-pressure, room-temp water for 30 minutes at the scene if no
other trauma and the patient's vital signs are stable
keep patient warm to prevent hypothermia
phase that could last for years depending on severity, burns are healing, may require
surgery.
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, rehabilitative phase
Inhalation injury patients usually require oxygen and are almost always
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intubated
Which concepts are priority for burn patients?
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comfort, infection, F/E, self, perfusion, oxygenation, mobility, T/L
Pertinent patient history information for burn patients:
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, how was the patient burned
was it in an enclosed space
any deaths at the scene
when did it happen
are there concomitant injuries? rule out associated trauma
are there chemical burns and what was the agent, concentration, etc.
obtain safety material data seat
allergies, meds, last tetanus
drug/alcohol history
when was the patients last meal
Nurses caring for patients with circumferential burns should consult
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the burn center
Tetanus shot is usually administered for which level burns?
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3 and 4
Burns are caused by a shift in
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