Questions and Answers
What is characterized by blanching of the wound or mottled cherry red color that does not blanch?
Second degree burn
A third degree burn can often be mistaken for unburnt skin when compared to a deep second degree burn.
True
What is the TBSA of a 38-year-old female who burned her head, neck, left arm (circumferential), anterior trunk, and left leg (circumferential) according to the Rule of Nines?
54%
The Rule of Palm is not considered accurate for burns greater than ___ TBSA.
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Which of the following indicates a normal COHb?
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Study Notes
Burn Classification and Characteristics
- Second-degree burns present with blanching of the wound and can exhibit a mottled cherry red color that does not blanch.
- Third-degree burns may resemble unburnt skin, making differentiation from deep second-degree burns challenging.
Burn Assessment and Calculations
- To calculate Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) for burns, the Rule of Nines is utilized. In the case of a 38-year-old female burned over the head, neck, left arm, anterior trunk, and left leg, her TBSA is calculated to be 54%.
- The Rule of Palm is deemed inaccurate for assessing burns greater than 10% TBSA, highlighting the need for more precise methods in significant burn cases.
Clinical Indicators
- Normal levels of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) can be critical for assessing carbon monoxide exposure during burn incidents.
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