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What is the recommended treatment for 2nd degree burns?
What is the recommended treatment for 2nd degree burns?
- Regular wound dressing changes (correct)
- Immediate referral for urgent surgery
- Intubation for inhalation injury and high TBSA
- Avoid sun exposure and make lifestyle changes
What is the purpose of intubation for inhalation injury and high TBSA in moderate/major burns?
What is the purpose of intubation for inhalation injury and high TBSA in moderate/major burns?
- To reduce pain
- To prevent infection
- To facilitate breathing (correct)
- To promote wound healing
What is the purpose of crystalloid fluid resuscitation in accordance with the Parkland formula?
What is the purpose of crystalloid fluid resuscitation in accordance with the Parkland formula?
- To prevent scarring
- To induce sleep
- To reduce inflammation
- To maintain circulation (correct)
What is the recommended urine output per hour for a patient with moderate/major burns?
What is the recommended urine output per hour for a patient with moderate/major burns?
Why is surgical debridement of necrotic tissue necessary in the acute management of moderate/major burns?
Why is surgical debridement of necrotic tissue necessary in the acute management of moderate/major burns?
In subacute management of moderate/major burns, what is preferred for nutritional support?
In subacute management of moderate/major burns, what is preferred for nutritional support?
What is the primary reason for performing post-debridement graft/flap for large exposed areas in moderate/major burns?
What is the primary reason for performing post-debridement graft/flap for large exposed areas in moderate/major burns?
What is a potential drawback of using lateral thigh skin grafts?
What is a potential drawback of using lateral thigh skin grafts?
What is a characteristic of split thickness skin grafts (STSG)?
What is a characteristic of split thickness skin grafts (STSG)?
What lifestyle advice is recommended for subacute/chronic management of moderate/major burns?
What lifestyle advice is recommended for subacute/chronic management of moderate/major burns?
What is an important referral/follow up recommendation for burns treatment?
What is an important referral/follow up recommendation for burns treatment?