Patho / S&S
What causes burns?
unintentional injury to the skin
What is TBSA?
Total body surface area
T or F? Using an ointment is the treatment for a 3rd or 4th degree burn
False
What can contaminate the burn, and what should you do with the open wound?
Bacteria can come into the burn if it does not stay covered with a clean cloth
How would you teach a patient how to rate their pain?
0-10 scale
Why are children prone to getting burns? (give 3 examples)
How long do minor burns heal?
10-20 days
A child has accidentally removed their dressing on their 1st degree burn. Would you apply another dressing on top of the injury?
No dressing is usually needed
What would you tell a child if they are on fire?
Stop, drop and roll
Why is sleep important?
Good sleep helps your child heal and feel less pain. A bedtime routine is recommended.
S&S of a 3rd degree burn (give 2)
Tough, leathery texture, dry surface, does not blanch or refill, dull brown, tan, black, or pearly white coloration, painless to the touch, indicates complete tissue death
What is the Rule of Palm?
Childs palm=1% of TBSA
What are the 6 C's?
clothing, cooling, cleaning, chemoprophylaxis, covering, comforting
What is used to prevent hyperpigmentation?
Sunblock
What teaching would you give a parent whose child recently got a burn injury and he has worsening pain, is very sleepy, and feels sad and anxious?
Tell the parent to call the doctor
Types of burns and what body parts are affected
1st degree - epidermis, 2nd degree - epidermis and dermis, 3rd degree - entire skin and underlying structures, 4th degree - all skin layers, muscles and bones
How do you assess for a burn?
Name the 3 topical agents we mentioned
Silver sulfadiazine, Mafenide acetate, Bacitracin
Give 5 examples of safety hazards in a household that can cause a burn.
Open fireplace, stovetops, hot water, electric cords out in the open, uncovered outlets, etc.
What are four things that can help with managing pain (non pharmacological)?
Watching videos, listening to music, playing games, deep breathing, etc.