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| Burns | |
|---|---|
| can be characterized by cause as: | Thermal- resulting from contact w/fire or heat.Chemical- contact w/ acids or bases |
| Electrical- contact w/ an electrical currentFriction- Harsh rubbing of the skinSunburn- over exposure to sunlight | Burns are also classified by the severity, depth, or degree of injury to the skin. |
| 1st degree burns-limited damage to the epidermis | 2nd- damage to both the epidermis & the dermis, characterized by redness, blistering,mild to moderate edemia & Pain. |
| 3rd- Distruction of all the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Characterized by a leathery or dry white, brown or black appearance. | Blistering boes not occur "critical Burns" skin grafts reccomended |
| 4th- distruction of the skin & underlying muscles, tendons, liaments & bones. "critical burns" skin graft required. | RULE OF NINES- used to estimate the amount of body surface area that has been burned-fpr an adult the % can be calculated as follows |
| head-9%, chest&abdomen-18%, upper/mid/lower back & butt-18%, arm 9%, leg 18%, groin 1% | |
| *Decubitos Ulcers- Also known as pressure or "bed sores" an ulceration of the skin due to pressure | 67% of all pressure sores occur on the hips or buttocks |