Wound Care
Goes on the ears and nose
What is sulfamylon cream?
I cause the endothelial cells to contract creating the capillary leak
What is histamine?
Mimics extracellular fluid
What is LR?
dead tissue that will not heal on its own
What is the Nikolsky's sign?
Cream that does not go on the face
What is silvadene?
outermost layer of the skin
What is the epidermis?
4ml/kg/TBSA
What is the Parkland formula or what is used to calculate fluids in an electrical injury?
Melanocytes, keratinocytes, Merkel cells, and Langerhans cells are found in what later of the skin?
What is the epidermis?
Fast spreading infection in the fascial planes of the connective tissue
What is necrotizing fasciitis?
Commonly used on donor sites after the OR
What is xeroform and mepitel AG?
Cells that provide strength
What are keratinocytes?
%TBSA + age
What is the Baux Score?
In Jackson's Zones of Injury, this is the area where all the cells survive
What is the Zone of Hyperemia?
Helps to indicate the severity of SJS/TENS
SCORTEN
STSG
Reduces the effectiveness of anabolic steroids and encourages the release of cortisol and glucagon
What are catecholamines?
Generated from nitrogen and carbon containing substances
What is cyanide?
Used to prevent/help wrist flexion contractures
What is a volar splint?
Can often lead to the development of DIC
What is purpura fulminans?
What is granulation tissue?
Causes liquefaction necrosis and protein denaturation
What is an alkaline?
vaccine given to burn patients when they first arrive to the ED
What is a tetanus vaccine?
3 phases of burn care
What is emergent, acute, and rehabilitative?
Common in armpits, groin, buttocks and breast
What is hidradenitis suppurativa?