Resuscitation Emergent Phase of Burn Injury Exam Questions and Answers
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Course
Burns
Institution
Burns
Makes the difference between life and death - Answer-Events in first hour of injury
Immediate care focuses on - Answer-Maintaining airway
Ensuring adequate breathing and circulation
Limiting the extent of injury
Maintaining functional vital organs
Resuscitation phase - Answer-First phase o...
Resuscitation Emergent Phase of Burn
Injury Exam Questions and Answers
Makes the difference between life and death - Answer-Events in first hour of injury
Immediate care focuses on - Answer-Maintaining airway
Ensuring adequate breathing and circulation
Limiting the extent of injury
Maintaining functional vital organs
Resuscitation phase - Answer-First phase of a burn injury
24-48hours
Priorities during resuscitation phase - Answer-Secure airway
Support circulation by fluid replacement
Keep patient comfy with pain meds
Prevent infection through wound care
Maintain body temp
Provide emotional support
Weight - Answer-Used to calculate fluid rates
Pre burn weights
Height - Answer-Needed to determine TBSA for nutritional needs
General management of burns patients - Answer-Airway, O2
Cover with blanket
NPO
Elevate extremities if no fracture obvious
VS
IV line for fluid replacement
Tetanus toxoid for prophylaxis
Management for flame burns - Answer-Smother the flames
Remove smoldering clothing and all metal objects
Management for chemical burns - Answer-If dry chemicals, DO NOT WET
Brush off
Remove clothing
Do not neutralize until identified
Management for electrical burns - Answer-Separate from current
SMother any flames
CPR
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