what pts are mostly affected by burns
~~> -white males
-young children; elderly
-ages 20-30
-home flames and scolds
what is the RN's goal in burn prevention for pt's
~~> -education and teaching
-safety
-edu on alcohol consumption and burns
-home fire drills
-no cords under ...
-tingling, hypersensitivity, red skin that blanches under pressure, pa relieve by
cooling/peeling/itching, minimal to no edema and blisters
-oral pa reliever (Tylenol), skin lubricant, cool compress
-do not submerg in ice or use antimicrobial ointment
second degree burn
-layers of skin
-manifestation
-cause
-tx
-what not to do
✓ ~~> -epi, and portion of the dermis (hair follicles and skin
appendages remain intake) (particle thickness)
-pa, hyperesthesia (sensitive to air current)
-flash flames, scolding
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