PPT-Chapter 28 Care of Patients with Burns

Pathophysiology of Burn Injury Skin changes resulting from burn injury Anatomic changes Functional changes Temperature Superficial PartialThickness Burn Deep PartialThickness Burn FullThickness Burn . Neshoba Central Middle School. Eraser Burns. *When you take the end of the eraser and rub it against your skin for a long time, quickly. It leaves a scar. . The Dangers of Eraser Burns. Erasers are FAR from clean. They may have been borrowed from a teacher or another student, in someone’s mouth, dropped on the floor, etc. Rubbing them against your skin until an opening occurs MAY result in a severe infection. . 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. . Medical-Surgical Nursing: . Concepts & Practice. 3. rd. edition. Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.. Describe the etiology of dermatitis.. Plan psychosocial interventions for the patient who has psoriasis.. 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. National Burns ODN Group A joint Sub-Committee of Operational Delivery Networks for Specialised Burns Regional Burns Audit Meeting 2018 [Regional/National] Burns Morbidity & Mortality Meeting [Date & Venue] CONSULTANT PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON. National Hospital Abuja. OUTLINE. INTRODUCTION. CAUSES. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY. BURN CARE. INHALATION INJURY. WOUND CARE. CHEMICAL BURN. ELECTRICAL BURN. COMPLICATIONS. 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.. immediate threat is loss of body fluids containing proteins and electrolytes – as fluid seeps from burned surfaces leads to dehydration which then leads to renal failure and circulatory shock . infection becomes next threat and is the leading cause of death in burn victims. 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.. Protocol Classification of degrees Casy history Clinical examination First aid for burns Primary car e Pain relief Antibiotics and corticosteroids Reference criteria Inhalation injury Burn depth asse Practice Guideline. Joint Trauma System, U.S. . Army Institute of Surgical . Research. 3698 Chambers Pass, . Bldg. . 3611, Fort . Sam Houston, TX 78234. Burn wound management in . prolonged field care. Assistant Professor . of Surgery. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. 2018 . There is no greater trauma than major burn injury. . ETIOLOGY . OF BURN INJURY . 66% of . all burns occur at home, and fatalities are predominant in the extremes of .