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GEP - Burns
GEP - Burns Lecture Week 6 2009
Question | Answer |
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First Degree Burn | Only superficial tissue destruction in outermost layers of epidermis <BR> No compromise of skin function <BR> Sun burn, brief exposure to hot liquid or surface |
Second Degree Burn <BR> Superficial Partial-Thickness Burn | Involve epidermis and dermis <BR> Blisters form, hair follicle stays intact <BR> 21-28 days to heal |
Second Degree Burn <BR> Deep Partial-Thisckness Burn | Involve entire dermis and leave only epidermal appendages in hair follicles <BR> Mottled appearance, dry surface w/ flat blisters |
Third Degree Burn | Involve entire epidermis, dermis, and underlying subcutaneous tissue <BR> Deep blisters under dry layer of dehydrated skin <BR> Lots of edema, loss of elasticity |
Fourth Degree Burn | Full thickness injuries that involve muscle, bone, or both |
Parkland Formula for Fluid Resuscitation in Burn Shock | During first 24 hrs after burn, give LRS <BR> 4mL LRS per %TBSA burn per kg body weight |
Emergent Phase | Time between end of burn shock and closure of the wound to less than 20% TBSA. |