Burns and Wounds: Causes and Healing

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What is the main cause of burns?

Heat, electric discharge, friction, chemicals, and radiation

What determines the severity of electrical discharge injuries?

Pathway of current, resistance to current flow through tissues, and strength and duration of current flow

What determines the severity of chemical injuries?

Duration of exposure and nature of the agent

What type of necrosis is caused by alkaline burns?

<p>Liquification necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the severity of radiation injuries?

<p>Dose, time of exposure, and type of particle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes friction injuries?

<p>Mechanical disruption of tissues and heat generated by friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of burn classification determines healing potential and management?

<p>Depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of ionizing radiation related injury?

<p>Excessive radiation therapy from diagnostic procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes heat injuries?

<p>Contact temp, duration of contact, thickness of skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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