2024 ATLS Module 9 - Thermal Injuries Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers

2024 ATLS Module 9 - Thermal Injuries Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. Primary Survey and resuscitation of burn patients Answer: Stop the burning process Ensure airway and ventilatory adequacy Manage circulation 2. How to stop the burning process Answer: -completely undress patient -Prevent overexposure and hypothermia -Recognize possibility of wound contamination -Brush and dry chemical powders from the wound and then rinse. 3. Factors that increase the risk of upper airway obstruction Answer: -Increasing burnsize and depth -Burns to the head and face -Inhalation injury -burns inside the mouth -Age: children with burn injures are at higher risk for airway problems 4. AIRWAY considerations in burn patients Answer: Look for early indication for intubation! Reassess frequently 5. BREATHING considerations in burn patients Answer: -Hypoxia could be related to:inhalation injury, circumferential chest burns, or thoracic trauma unrelated to thethermal injury. -Administer supplemental oxygen with or without intubation. -Look out for Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Look for baseline levels. Assume in pts who were burned in enclosed areas. Provide 100% O2 via non-rebreather. 6. Ensuring adequate ventilation: Answer: Obtain baseline CXR and ABGs Provide supportive treatment Intubate pts with significant burns Elevate the patients head and chest 30 degrees to reduce edema (when appropriate/c-spine injury ruled out)