Burn Basics
This is the most common cause of burns in children.
What is scalding from hot liquids?
This burn affects both the epidermis and dermis and results in blistering and intense pain.
What is a partial-thickness (second-degree) burn?
The first step in managing a burn injury.
What is stopping the burning process?
This type of shock is common in severe burns.
What is hypovolemic shock?
A topical antibiotic commonly used in burn care.
What is silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)?
The rule used to estimate total body surface area (TBSA) affected by burns.
What is the Rule of Nines?
This type of burn destroys all skin layers and may extend into muscle.
What is a full-thickness (third-degree) burn?
This formula guides fluid resuscitation in major burns.
What is the Parkland formula?
Burn patients are at increased risk for this renal complication.
What is acute kidney injury (AKI)?
This method uses moist dressings and helps prevent infection.
What is sterile technique with dressing changes?
This type of burn affects only the epidermis.
What is a superficial (first-degree) burn?
A third-degree burn on these parts of the body is always considered critical.
What is the hands and feet?
The preferred IV fluid for initial burn resuscitation.
What is Lactated Ringer’s?
A life-threatening infection stemming from burn wounds.
What is sepsis?
The process of removing dead tissue to promote healing.
What is debridement?
The most critical aspect of burn care in the first 24 hours.
What is fluid resuscitation
What is destroyed nerve endings?
The timeframe in which the most fluid shift occurs.
What is the first 24-48 hours?
This electrolyte imbalance is expected in the first 24 hours post-burn.
What is hyperkalemia?
Early nutrition support in burn patients promotes this.
What is wound healing and tissue repair?
This scale is used to determine burn severity in emergency settings.
What is the Lund and Browder chart?
This surgical treatment is often used to treat severe burns.
What is skin grafting?
This is your priority after a burn patient develops hoarseness and singed nasal hairs.
What is assess for airway obstruction and prepare for intubation?
Escharotomy is used to treat what complication stemming from circumferential burns?
What is compartment syndrome?
This nursing intervention is essential before dressing changes.
What is administering pain medication?