Burn Classification
This type of burn is characterized by epidermis involvement
What is a 1st degree burn (superficial burn)?
This formula calculates IV fluid needs for burn patients based on weight and TBSA
Lists things a patient can do to treat burns at home
Using cool water, wash the burn
Cover trhe burn with clean bandage or wound dressing
Avoid touching burn or placing clothing on burn
Take OTC for pain relief
What is the patient's name?
Jia Lee
In a superficial partial-thickness burn, these layers are affected
What is the epidermis and papillary dermis?
This type of fluid is preferred for treating dehydration in burn patients due to its similarity to plasma
What is Lactated Ringer's solution
This type of skin graft uses the patient's own skin for healing
What is an autograft?
This bacterium causes ~10% of nosocomial infections
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
This classification of burn requires skin grafting for healing and has a leathery appearance
What is a 3rd degree burn?
The Parkland formula is typically applied for burns greater than this percentage of TBSA in adults
What is 20% TBSA
This pain medication is often used to manage severe burn pain
Morphine
In a thermal burn, this is the zone with maximum damage with necrosis and protein degradation
It is the innermost zone
What is the zone of coagulation/necrosis?
If the anterior portion of the thorax and the abomen, as well as the complete right arm were burned. What is the total body surface area affected by burns?
27%
This condition can develop due to inadequate fluid resuscitation after severe burns
What is hypovolemic shock?
What is the MOA of morphine?
Binds to mu and kappa opioid receptors and acts as a full opioid agonist
After a severe burn, fluids shift from blood vessels to this area
What is the extravascular compartment/tissue space/interstitial space