Acute Burn Management Lecture Overview

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Which type of burn involves the epidermis and whole dermis, and may destroy subcutaneous structures?

Third degree burn (correct)

Second degree burn

First degree burn

Fourth degree burn

What is the main characteristic of a second-degree burn?

Erythema, dry skin, no blister

Pink, moist skin, blister, blanching (correct)

Various colors with leathery appearance

Prolonged contact with flame

Which type of burn typically heals without scar formation in 3-5 days?

Third degree burn

Second degree burn

First degree burn (correct)

Fourth degree burn

What is the recommended management for a fourth-degree burn?

Early excision and grafting or late grafting Signup and view all the answers

What is the top priority in burn management according to the ABC protocol?

Cuffed Endotracheal intubation Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended fluid for fluid replacement in burn patients according to the Parkland formula?

Ringer Lactate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a complication commonly associated with extensive burns?

Cellulitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of Urine Output Per Hour (U.O.P) as a gauge of tissue perfusion and adequate resuscitation?

0.5-1 ml/kg/hr Signup and view all the answers

When is it recommended to establish Intravenous (I.V) access through unburned skin in burn patients?

Preferable in electrical injuries Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of nil per os (NPO) or nasogastric tube (NGT) feedings in patients with burns involving 20% BSA?

First 36 hours Signup and view all the answers

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Which type of burn involves the epidermis and whole dermis, and may destroy subcutaneous structures?

What is the main characteristic of a second-degree burn?

Which type of burn typically heals without scar formation in 3-5 days?

What is the recommended management for a fourth-degree burn?

What is the top priority in burn management according to the ABC protocol?

What is the recommended fluid for fluid replacement in burn patients according to the Parkland formula?

Which of the following is NOT a complication commonly associated with extensive burns?

What is the normal range of Urine Output Per Hour (U.O.P) as a gauge of tissue perfusion and adequate resuscitation?

When is it recommended to establish Intravenous (I.V) access through unburned skin in burn patients?

What is the recommended duration of nil per os (NPO) or nasogastric tube (NGT) feedings in patients with burns involving 20% BSA?

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