burns
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CMSgt John Jonckers Superintendent 141st MDG Medical SMEE - ThailandTRANSCRIPT
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BURNS
CMSgt John Jonckers Superintendent 141st MDG Medical SMEE - Thailand
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Anatomy of Skin
Largest body organ More than just a passive
covering
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Skin Functions
Sensation Protection Temperature regulation Fluid retention
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Anatomy
Two layers• Epidermis• Dermis
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Epidermis
Outer layer Top (stratum corneum) consists of
dead, hardened cells Lower epidermal layers form
stratum corneum and contain protective pigments
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Dermis
Elastic connective tissue Contains specialized structures
• Nerve endings• Blood vessels• Sweat glands• Sebaceous (oil) glands• Hair follicles
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Burn Epidemiology
2,500,000/year 100,000 hospitalized 12,000 deaths
Third leading cause of trauma deaths in the US.
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Pathophysiology
Loss of fluids Inability to maintain body
temperature Infection
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Critical Factors
Depth Extent
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Burn Depth
First Degree (Superficial)• Involves only epidermis• Red• Painful• Tender• Blanches under pressure• Possible swelling, no blisters• Heal in ~7 days
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Burn Depth
Second Degree (Partial Thickness)• Extends through
epidermis into dermis• Salmon (dark) pink• Moist, shiny• Very Painful• Blisters usually present• Heal in ~7 to 21 days
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Burn Depth
Third Degree (Full Thickness)• Through epidermis, dermis
into underlying structures• Thick, dry, leather feeling• Pearly gray or charred black• May bleed / ooze from vessel
damage• Painless• Require grafting
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Burn Depth
Often cannot be accurately determined in acute stage
Infection may convert to higher degree due to tissue damage
When in doubt, over-estimate
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Burn Extent
Rule of Nines
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Burn Extent
Adult Rule of Nines9
9 9
1818
1
18, Front18, Back
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Burn Extent
Pediatric Rule of Nines18
9 9
13.513.5
1
18, Front18, Back
For each year over 1 year of age, subtract 1% from head,add equally to legs.
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Burn Extent
Rule of Palm• Patient’s palm
equals 1% of his body surface area
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Burn Severity
Based on• Depth• Extent• Location• Cause• Patient Age• Associated Factors
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Critical Burns
3rd Degree >10% BSA 2nd Degree > 25% BSA (20% pediatric) Face, Feet, Hands, Perineum Airway/Respiratory Involvement Associated Trauma Associated Medical Disease Electrical Burns Deep Chemical Burns
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Moderate Burns
3rd Degree 2 to 10% 2nd Degree 15 to 25% (10 to 20%
pediatric)
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Minor Burns
3rd Degree <2% 2nd Degree <15% (<10%
pediatric)
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Associated Factors
Patient Age• < 5 years old• > 55 years old
Burn Location• Circumferential burns of chest,
extremities
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MANAGEMENT of Burned Patients
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Stop Burning Process
Remove patient from source of injury
Remove clothing unless stuck to burn
Cut around clothing stuck to burn, leave in place
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Assess Airway/Breathing
Start oxygen if:• Moderate or critical burn• Decreased level of consciousness• Signs of respiratory involvement• Burn occurred in closed space• History of CO or smoke exposure
Assist ventilations as needed
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Assess Circulation
Check for shock signs /symptoms
Early shock seldom results from effects of burn itself.
Early shock = Another injury until proven otherwise
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Obtain History
How long ago? What has been done for pt.? What caused burn? Burned while in confined space? Loss of consciousness? Allergies/medications? Past medical history?
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Rapid Physical Exam
Check for other injuries Rapidly estimate burned, unburned
areas Remove constricting bands
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Treat Burn Wound
Cover with DRY, CLEAN SHEETS
Do NOT rupture blisters
Do NOT put goo, butter, oil or grease of any kind on the burn
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IV Fluid Replacement
Parkland formula 4cc X KG X %(2nd/3rd burn) = total
cc’s to be infused½ will be given in 1st 8 hours, from
time of burn.¼ will be given in the 2nd 8 hours¼ will be given in the 3rd 8 hours
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Special Considerations
Pediatrics
Geriatrics
Location of burn
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Pediatrics
Thin skin, increased severity Large surface to volume ratio Poor immune response Small airways, limited respiratory
reserve capacity Consider possibility of abuse
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Geriatrics
Thin skin, poorly circulation Underlying disease processes
• Pulmonary• Peripheral vascular
Decreased cardiac reserve Decreased immune response
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Inhalation Injury
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Problems
Hypoxia
Carbon monoxide toxicity
Upper airway burn
Lower airway burn
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Carbon Monoxide
Product of incomplete combustion Colorless, odorless, tasteless Binds to hemoglobin 200x stronger
than oxygen Headache, nausea, vomiting,
“roaring” in ears
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Upper Airway Burn
True Thermal Burn
Danger Signs• Neck, face burns• Singing of nasal hairs, eyebrows• Tachypnea, hoarseness, drooling• Red, dry oral/nasal mucosa
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Lower Airway Burn
Chemical Injury Danger Signs
• Loss of consciousness• Burned in a closed space• Tachypnea (+/-)• Cough• Rales, wheezes, rhonchi• Carbonaceous sputum
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Chemical Burns
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Concerns
Damage to skin
Absorption of chemical; systemic toxic effects
Avoiding personal exposure and exposure to crew / hospital.
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Management
Remove chemical from skin
Liquids• Flush with water
Dry chemicals• Brush away• Flush what remains with water
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Chemical in Eyes
Flush with copious amounts of NS or Ringers
Don’t put other chemicals in eye
Flush out contacts
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Electrical Burns
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Considerations
Intensity of current Duration of contact Kind of current (AC or DC) Width of current path Types of tissues exposed
(resistance)
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Voltage
Voltage Does Not Kill Current Kills
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Electrical Burns
Conductive injuries• “Tip of Iceberg”
• Entrance/exit wounds may be small
• Massive tissue damage between entrance/exit
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Other Complications
Cardiac arrest/arrhythmias
Respiratory arrest
Spinal fractures
Long bone fractures
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Management
Make sure current is off! Check ABCs Assess carefully for other injuries Patient needs hospital evaluation,
observation
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Burn References
Mosby’s “Paramedic Textbook” Revised Second Edition - 2001 Chapter 21 Burns
Mick J. Sanders Flight Nursing - Principles & Practice
– 1991Genell Lee