Funda 3 1b Case Study

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Funda 3 1b 1. Function of skin 1- Protect underlying structure from external environment 2- Prevent infection by keeping out of disease-causing organisms 3- Regulate body temperature 4- Excretion of metabolic waste 2. Common type of burn- dry burn 1- Flames 2- Contact with hot object 3- Friction-rope burn 3. Scald 1- Steam 2- Hot liquid 4. Radiation burn- sun, radiotherapy 5. Electric burn-lightning 6. Chemical burn- strong acid/alkali 7. Cold injury- contact with dry ice, liquid nitrogen 8. Classification 1- 1st degree burnsuperficial 2- 2nd degree burnpartial thickness 3- 3rd degree burn full thickness 9. 1st degree burn 1- Superficial burn…show more content…
Severity of burn 1- Depth: 1st vs 3rd degree burn 2- Extent: 1% vs27% 3- Location and involved organs 4- Co-existing illness: lung disease, diabetes mellitus 5- Type of burn 17. Following conditions may be considered as severe burn 1- Depth: 3rd degree burn 2- Extent: partial burns that are 10% or above of total body surface area 3- Location: burns involving respiratory tract, face, palm, sole or genital organ 4- Burns that extend right around the body 5- Long term disease 6- Age: elderly or young children 18. Management of severe burn – 3B3C 1- Burning stopped: isolate victim and burning source 2- Breathing maintained 3- Body examined: Assess degree and area of burn 4- Cool: Flush with running water 5- Cover: cover with clean dressing or plastic wrap 6- Carry: prevent shock 19. DO NOT do the following 1- Burst the blister 2- Remove anything sticking to the wound 3- Apply lotion or fat to injured area 4- Let victim eat or

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