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BURNS EXAM QUESTIONS WITHCOMPLETE ANSWERS
Phase 1 of Burn Care: Emergent Resuscitative Phase - Answer-- Begins with the onset
of injury through fluid resuscitation
- Includes emergency procedures on scene, preventing burn shock, assess for
respiratory distress, and detect injuries and assess for treatment at burn center
Emergent Resuscitative Phase: Emergency Procedures on Scene Management -
Answer-- Extinguish flames
- Cool burn with water
- Do NOT use ice on burns
- Remove non adherent clothing and jewelry
- Cover the wound to minimize contamination
- Irrigate continuously for CHEMICAL burns
Emergent Resuscitative Phase: Prevent Burn Shock Management - Answer-Inset a
large bore IV to implement fluid resuscitation
Emergent Resuscitative Phase: Assess for Respiratory Distress - Answer-Use
supplemental oxygen and need for intubation
Phase 2 of Burn Care : Acute Intermediate Phase - Answer-Begins 48-72 hours after
phase 1 with the start of diuresis and ends with closure of the burn wounds
Acute Intermediate Phase Management - Answer-Continue to assess and maintain
cardiac, respiratory, F&E, GI, and kidney function :
- Monitor for late pulmonary complication
- Hyperthermia after burn shock resolves
- Assess for fluid deficits and fluid overload
Wound Care Management:
- Cleaning
- Debridement
- Topical antimicrobial therapy
- Wound dressings
- Pain management during dressing changes
Prevention and Treatment of Infection:
- Topical and systemic antimicrobials
- Wound care
- Hydrotherapy
- Excision, debridement, and grafting of full thickness wounds Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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