Burn Basics
This is the outermost layer of the skin that provides a barrier against infection
What is the epidermis
Early Physiotherapy intervention focuses on preventing this common complication
This systemic complication can occur due to severe burns and fluid loss
What is hypovolemic shock
Burns on classified by this system based on depth and tissue involvement
What is the degree
Positioning and splinting are used to maintain this functional outcome
What is range of motion
Scar tissue that extends beyond the original would boundaries is called this
What is a keloid scar
This type of burn affects only the epidermis and is often caused by sun exposure
What is a superficial or first degree burn
What is moisturizer or lotion
List two potential causes of skin graft failure
What are: shearing forces, seromas, edema , infection, hematoma
This type of burn destroys all layers of the skin and usually requires grafting
What is a full thickness or third degree burn
Scar massage and stretching are used to improved this property of healed tissue
What is elasticity
Patients with greater than this %TBSA are at significantly higher risk of complications
What is 20% TBSA
The Lund Browder map is used to estimate this important clinical measure
What is TBSA burned
Provide one potential benefit of hydrotherapy
What is: facilitate exercises, promote sloughing, enhance tissue healing, provide comfort ...
This term is used to describe the formation of ectopic lamellar bone in soft tissue
What is heterotopic ossification