Inhalation burns; signs and symptoms Sudden loc, evidence of respiratory distress or upper airway obstruction, soot around mouth or nose, singed facial hair, burns around face or necks
Stages of burns Stage 1 (emergent phase)
Stage 2 (intermediate phase)
Stage 3 (long term rehabilitation))...
Exam 4: NSG 233 Med-Surg III Questions
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Inhalation burns; signs and symptoms Sudden loc, evidence of
respiratory distress or upper airway obstruction, soot around mouth or
nose, singed facial hair, burns around face or necks
Stages of burns Stage 1 (emergent phase)
Stage 2 (intermediate phase)
Stage 3 (long term rehabilitation))
Rehabilitation phase of burn care Medical treatment continues
with skin grafts and reconstruction surgery as needed for movement
and function.
Surgical management of liver failure? Surgical resection is the Tx of
choice when HCC is confined to one lobe of the liver & the function of
the remaining liver is considered adequate for postoperative recovery
First-degree (superficial) Part 1 Skin involvement
Epidermis
C/M
,Tingling
Hypersensitivity
Pain that is soothed by cooling
Peeling
Itching
First-degree (superficial) Part 2 Wound appearance
Reddended; blanches w/ pressure; dry
Mininmal or no edema
Possible blisters
Tx
Complete recovery w/in a few days
Oral pain meds, cool compresses
Skin lubricants
Second degree (partial thickness) Part 1 Skin involvement
Epidermis, portion of dermis
C/M
Pain
Hyperesthesia
, Sensitive to air currents
Second degree (partial thickness) Part 2 Wound appearance
Blistered, mottled red base; disrupted epidermis; weeping surface
Edema
Tx
Recovery 2-3 weeks
Some scarring and depigmentation
Third Degree (Full-thickness) Part 1 Skin involvement
Epidermis, dermis, & sometimes subcutaneous tissue
C/M
Insensate
Shock
Myoglobinuria
Possible hemolysis
Possible contact points
Third Degree (Full thickness) Part 2 Wound appearance
Dry; pale white, red brown, leathery, or charred.
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