Tissue injuries caused by application of heat, chemicals, electricity, or irradiation
Extent of injury (depth of burn) is a result of intensity and duration of exposure.
1st degree inv...
History of source of burn
In children or elderly: Check for consistency between the history and the burn’s physical characteristics.
1st degree: erythema of involved tissue...
Prehospital care
Remove the patient from the source of burn.
Extinguish and remove all burning clothing.
Room-temperature water may be poured onto burn but only in the first 15 minutes followin...
High-protein, high-calorie diet when bowel function resumes
Nasogastric tube feedings may be required in early postburn period.
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T30.0 Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
T30.4 Corrosion of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
949.0 Burn of unspecified site, unspecified degree
949.1 Erythema [...
1st degree: erythema of involved tissue; skin blanches with pressure. Skin may be tender.
2nd degree: Skin is red and blistered. Skin is very tender.
3rd degree: Burned skin is tough and...
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FIG. 20.1. A: Second-degree umbilical burn due to silver nitrate. B: Second-degree burn of the leg from contact with an iron. C: The buttocks of this infant show a second-degree burn as a result of being intentionally immersed in scalding water.
FIG. 20.1. A: Second-degree umbilical burn due to silver nitrate. B: Second-degree burn of the leg from contact with an iron. C: The butto...
FIG. 20.2. Second-degree sunburn.
FIG. 20.4. Deep partial-thickness burns.
FIG. 20.5. Full-thickness burns.
FIG. 20.8. This circumferential burn carries a high risk of leading to complications and disability.
FIG. 20.12. Electrical hand burn.
Burn: partial thickness, forearm
FIG. 26.3. Immersion burns. A: Hot water burn in an immersion pattern. B: Hot liquid spill burns sustained by a 6-month-old child.