9 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a cause of burns?
Dehydration
What type of burns result in coagulation necrosis of tissue?
Acid burns
Which factor determines the severity of electrical discharge injuries?
Pathway of the current
What determines the healing potential and management of burns according to the text?
Depth of the burn
Which type of burn injury involves mechanical disruption of tissues?
Friction burns
What is responsible for disruption of cellular membranes in chemical injuries?
Direct toxic effects on metabolic processes
Which type of injury is related to contact temperature and duration according to the text?
Heat injury
"Electroporation disrupts membrane potential" relates to which type of injury?
Electrical discharge injury
"Merkel Cell Carcinoma – sunburn" is related to which type of radiation exposure?
RF energy exposure
Study Notes
Causes of Burns
- Frostbite is NOT a cause of burns
- Electrical discharge, chemical exposure, and thermal energy can cause burns
Types of Burns
- Burns resulting in coagulation necrosis of tissue are full-thickness burns
- Electrical discharge injuries are determined by the voltage and current
- Electrical discharge injuries can cause electroporation, disrupting membrane potential
Chemical Burns
- Disruption of cellular membranes in chemical injuries is caused by pH and osmolar changes
Thermal Burns
- Thermal burns are related to contact temperature and duration
- Thermal burns can cause scalds and sunburns
Radiation Exposure
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma is related to UV radiation exposure, which can cause sunburn
Test your knowledge on burns and wounds, including the healing process, causes such as heat, electric discharge, friction, chemicals, and radiation, as well as the types of heat injuries related to temperature, duration of contact, and skin thickness. Learn about electrical discharge injuries and the effects of electrical energy transforming into heat in the body.
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