PPT-Burns management

Ruqayah A Al Hajji Burns definition A burn refers to any damage to body tissue due to heat chemicals radiation or electricity Thermal burns are caused by direct contact with an external heat source such as fire hot liquids scalding hot objects or steam . DR L.N.KAHORO. PLASTIC SURGEON . KNH . INTRODUCTION. THERMAL INJURIES ARE A MAJOR CAUSE OF MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY. IN KNH TOTAL BURN ADMISSION PER YEAR AVERAGE 1000; OF THESE ABOUT 400 ARE SEVERE BURNS THAT REQUIRE ADMISSION TO BU; ≥30% IN ADULTS AND ≥20% IN CHILDREN. Management Plan May 2007 BURNS BOG ECOLOGICAL CONSERVANCY AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................. Mr. Golf Unknown. Critical Care Academics 11 February 2013. 28 Year male, community assault-. pt. put alight and . assualted. with . sjambok. Injuries include:. 30% , 3. rd. degree burns to face, abdomen,. Can occur whenever a toxic substance contacts the body. Generally caused by strong acids or strong alkalis. The eyes are particularly vulnerable.. Chemical Burns . (2 of 4). The severity of the burn is directly related to the:. Can occur whenever a toxic substance contacts the body. Generally caused by strong acids or strong alkalis. The eyes are particularly vulnerable.. Chemical Burns . (2 of 4). The severity of the burn is directly related to the:. Learning outcomes. Learn about different type of skin burn. Learn how to provide a quick pharmaceutical advice when patient seeking your advice in such situation. Learn about the cases you should refer for medical attention. Pathophysiology of Burn Injury. Skin changes resulting from burn injury. Anatomic changes. Functional changes. Temperature. Superficial Partial-Thickness Burn. Deep Partial-Thickness Burn . Full-Thickness Burn . Fall 2013. Jane Miller, RN MSN. Objectives. Identify clinical manifestations of depth of burn injuries: superficial, partial thickness, and full thickness and treatment modalities.. Define importance of assessment skills and gathering of important data in determining treatment in the emergent phase of burns.. CONSULTANT PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON. National Hospital Abuja. OUTLINE. INTRODUCTION. CAUSES. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY. BURN CARE. INHALATION INJURY. WOUND CARE. CHEMICAL BURN. ELECTRICAL BURN. COMPLICATIONS. Management of Burns The burns patient has the same priorities as all other trauma patients Assess - Airway Breathing beware of inhalation and rapid airway Circulation fluid replacement Disability Associate Professor Surgery.. Fiji National University.. Functions of the Skin. Skin is the largest organ of the body. Essential for:. - Thermoregulation. - Prevention of fluid loss by evaporation. . intro. Functions of the Skin:.  Protects body against bacteria..  Prevents fluid loss..  Regulates temperature..  Initiates immune response..  Sensation..  Aesthetic & psychological importance.. Burns are mild to severe wounds mostly caused by heat which causes skin damage in which most of the cells affected die.. STRUCTURES INVOLVED. Levels of burns: 1. st. degree, 2. nd. degree, 3. rd. degree.. What to Consider for Initial Care Burn Center Referral? Burn Classification Calculating TBSA Airway Management/ Inhalation Injuries Fluid resuscitation Prevention of Hypothermia Pediatric Geriatric C