Hematuria and possible hemolysis.
Dry, pale, white, leathery, or charred skin.
Fat and underlying structures exposed or involved.
Edema.
Hair follicles and sweat glands destroyed.
11. Recovery from superficial or superficial partial thickness burn
Answer
Recovery in about a week with no scarring. There may be peeling.
12. Recovery from deep partial thickness burn
Answer
Recovery in 2-4 weeks. Some scarring and depigmentation.
If infected, it may become full thickness burn.
13. Recovery from full thickness burn
Answer
Grafting necessary. Forms eschar, which sloughs.
Scarring, loss of contour and function, contractures. Loss of digits or extremities possible.
14. First aid for burns, do's and don'ts
Answer
Do use tap water to cool area. Do not use ice on large burns (hypothermia).
Remove jewelry (retains heat, acts as tourniquet if tissue swells).
15. 2 methods to estimate total body surface area of burn
Answer
Rule of 9's
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