Skin Layers and Burns Overview

<p>Electrical burns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No sensation is present except at the borders of deep partial-thickness burns. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fibrous connective tissue made of collagen and elastin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rule of Nines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Minimal erythema and dry appearance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1-3 weeks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prolonged contact with hot metal objects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It assigns percentages adjusted by age groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Superficial partial-thickness burn (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No potential for hypertrophic scars or contractures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A burn that affects the epidermis and dermis, along with hair follicles, sweat glands, and nerve endings. These burns cause deep pain and are non-blanching.

A burn that extends beyond the dermis to deeper layers of the skin, such as fat, muscles, and bones. These burns are characterized by charring and exposed tendons or muscle.

Full-thickness burns are characterized by a pale, non-blanching appearance. This means that the burn area doesn't turn white when pressure is applied.

Subdermal burns can often involve significant nerve damage. This can lead to loss of sensation, weakness, and difficulty moving the affected area.

Full-thickness burns require surgical intervention for wound closure. This often involves skin grafting to replace the damaged tissue.

The outermost layer of skin, composed of epithelial tissue with four or five layers depending on location and skin type.

The inner layer of skin, made of fibrous connective tissue containing collagen & elastin, providing strength & elasticity.

A thermal injury that damages layers of the skin.

A method of estimating burn size; categorizes the body into areas representing 9% or multiples of 9% of the total body surface area.

A more accurate technique for calculating burn size; assigns specific percentages to different body parts, considering patient age for greater precision.

A type of burn affecting only the superficial epidermis; characterized by mild pain, dry skin, and minimal redness; heals within 3-7 days.

A type of burn involving the epidermis and upper dermis; characterized by significant pain, blistering, and redness; heals within 1-3 weeks.

A type of burn affecting the epidermis and deep dermis, including hair follicles and sweat glands; characterized by severe pain, deep redness, and possible blistering; prone to infection; may require grafting.