Burns
another name for a full-thickness burn
3rd degree
The 4 types of open injuries (name 3)
1. Abrasions
2. Lacerations
3. Avulsions
4. Penetrating wounds
another name for a bruise
contusion
thin skin is a characteristic of what demographic
the very young and the very old
type of bandage used on burns
dry, sterile dressing
2 of the 5 factors that determine burn severity
1. depth 2. extent
3. critical area 4. age of patient
5. preexisting medical conditions or other injuries
An injury that causes a detachment or hanging flap
Avulsion
A patient is trapped under a beam producing a
crush injury
the outer layer of the skin
epidermis
the material that covers a wound
dressing
critical burn areas (name 3)
face, upper airway, hands, feet, genitalia, and circumferential burns
A jagged cut in the skin
laceration
the previous patient is trapped for more than 4 hours, producing
crush syndrome
the inner layer of the skin
dermis
the material that holds a dressing in place
bandage
Burn extent of an adult with front upper torso and genitalia burns
19%
A common high velocity (high energy) open wound
Gunshot
edema produces increased pressure with in a closed area
Compartment syndrome
An open wound in the abdominal cavity
evisceration
device used to control bleeding when direct pressure has failed
tourniquet
Burn extent of a baby with front upper torso and head burns
36%
an injury caused by being struck by flying debris of a blast
secondary blast injury
A black and blue discoloration produced by blood
ecchymosis
you can do this to relieve pressure in an abdominal injury
flex the knees
type of dressing used for chest, neck, and abdominal wounds
occlusive