NUR410 Burns (NUR410)

functions of skin, Layers of skin, epidermis thin outer layer, dead cells on surface form protective barrier dermis connective tissue, highly vascular, nerve, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, pain associates with burns at this layer subcutaneous tissue attaches to muscle and bone highest fatality rates r/t burns <4 or >65 r/t escapability, body surface area, immune system, skin burn definition injury to the skin/other tissues of the body caused by heat, chemicals, electrical curr...