Burns
Severity of a burn that is superficial, red in color and has no blistering present?
1st Degree/Superficial
Give two examples of significant MOI.
Fall from 20 feet or greater, MVA 55 or greater and/or 18" intrusion. Amputations. Flail Chest, multiple long bone fractures.
What body percentage is someone with front and back torso and ab burns with both arms circumferentially burned,
54%
Name top three priorities in a 35% or more TBA pt.
Stop the burn, Keep Warm, Fluid Resuscitation
Name three primary characteristics of a full thickness burn.
White in color, Waxy in appearance, reduced pain
Give three important pieces on information with an electrical burn..
Voltage, exit point, how long exposed, what was pt standing in/on, LOC, where was pt located