Burns
What is a chemical burn?
This type of burn results from contact with acids or alkalis and requires continuous irrigation.
What is shock?
What is shock?
What are the 3 rewarming strategies for a hypothermic patient?
Passive, Active, and Internal
What is the universal triage system pneumonic? And what does it stand for?
ABCD
What is burn shock?
This condition occurs when massive fluid shifts following a major burn.
What is normal ICP?
0-15mmHg
What is a heat stroke?
Body temperature over 104F.
What does the SALT algorithm stand for when disaster triaging?
Sort, Assess, Lifesaving interventions, Treatment/transport
What is a superficial partial-thickness burn?
This burn involves the epidermis and superficial dermis, presents with wet, weeping blisters, and usually heals within 1–2 weeks with minimal scarring.
An increased ICP patient should be in this position?
High Fowler's positioning is best for this patient.
What are cooling measures for a hyperthermic patient?
Sponge bath, ice packs to groin/axilla, cooling blankets, submerge in tepid water.
What is the trauma triad of death?
Hypothermia, acidosis, coagulopathy
What is the Rule of Nines?
This method estimates total body surface area burned by assigning body regions percentages and is the most common method.
What are the 4 different kinds of shock?
Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Obstructive, Distributive
When is antivenin most effective?
4-6 hrs after bite occured
What level of PPE is considered the highest level?
Level A
What is an escharotomy?
This procedure involves making incisions through burned eschar to relieve pressure and restore circulation in patients developing compartment syndrome.
What is the treatment for anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine, Antihistamines, corticosteroids, and inhaled bronchodilators are used to treat this.
What type of spider bite causing skin necrosis?
Brown Reculse
What pneumonic does the START triage system use?