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Burns
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How long should you run water over a burn for? | 20 minutes |
| What does TBSA stand for? | Total Body Surface Area |
| What is the percentage of TBSA for the arms? | 9% |
| What is the percentage of TBSA for the chest? | 18% |
| What is the percentage of TBSA for the perineum? | 1% |
| What is the percentage of TBSA for the legs in an adult? | 18% |
| What is the percentage of TBSA for the legs in a child? | 13.5% |
| What is the percentage of TBSA for the back? | 18% |
| What is the percentage of TBSA for the head in a adult? | 9% |
| What is the percentage of TBSA for the head in a child? | 18% |
| What type of dressing to use for burns? | Non-stick (Tefla) |
| What are the three types of burns? | Thermal, chemical, electrical |
| How can the airway and breathing be affected by burns? | Hot air can cause swelling and compromise it. Smoke inhalation is likely to occur as well. |
| What is a concern to the EMR with chemical burns? | Chemicals can cross containment and affect you. |
| What can electrical burns do to the heart? | Cause arrhthmias. |