Burns
what is a third-degree burn
extend into the date layer that lies beneath the dermis
Name 3 common symptoms of a corneal abrasion
Pain, redness and tearing
What is a greenstick fracture
The bone partially fractures on one side but does not break completely due to the bone's ability to bend
Goals of maxillofacial surgery include
reducing pain, improving function, improving appearance
what is a second-degree burn
affects the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin
Strabismus
List 2 Complications of Fractures
Fat globules from yellow bone marrow of long bones ‘escape'
Enter the bloodstream and mix with the platelets.
Forms an emboli
Can lodge in lungs, brain or skin
What is a Orbital floor fracture
Repair of eggshell-thin bone the eye and periorbital tissues rest on. The fracture may be reduced through the lower lid or from below the fracture and bridged with bone graft or metal/plastic implant.
what is first-degree burn
only affects the dermis layer
What is blepharitis
Inflamation of the edges of the eyelids
Fractures can manifest with different symptoms, list three
pain, swelling, bruising, discoloured skin around the affected area, inability to weight bear
briefly decribe what a Rhytidectomy is
Facelift- repositioning of the underlying face and neck muscle followed by removal and redraping of excess skin of face and neck.
This burn can hurt severely
Superficial partial thickness burns
Hyperpia occures when _______ entering the eye comes to a focal point behind the retina
Light
What is Compartment Syndrome
A very serious condition that occurs in fractured long bones, e.g tibia/fibula
What are some Post Procedure Nursing Care, List 1
Airway monitoring is extremely important in a person who has had maxillofacial surgery.
Oedema of the airway can lead to obstruction and inadequate oxygenation.
Report changes to rate, depth, effort, sound and saturations immediately.
Depending on the surgery, some people may be admitted to ICU post of for airway management.
How best deiscribes full thickness burns?
These burns do not cause pain because of the damage of the severe nerve damage
List five common ear conidtions
Infection, Hearing loss, Earwax, Ringing in the ear (tinnitus), Ear cancer, Balance disorders
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain
Sprain- a tear in the supporting ligaments surrounding a joint, commonly found in joints such as the ankle, knee, wrist, shoulder, neck and back.
Strain- an overstretching injury to a muscle or tendon. Commonly found in the calf, back muscles, hamstring, calf and back.
What is the suggested Mobilization after Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Encouraged early to prevent risks of immobility, e.g chest infection, DVT