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Which factor does not determine the severity of a burn injury?
Which factor does not determine the severity of a burn injury?
What is the characteristic of a second-degree burn?
What is the characteristic of a second-degree burn?
What is the characteristic of a first-degree burn?
What is the characteristic of a first-degree burn?
At what percentage of Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) burned are adults at high risk for mortality and morbidity?
At what percentage of Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) burned are adults at high risk for mortality and morbidity?
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What is the characteristic of a third-degree burn?
What is the characteristic of a third-degree burn?
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What is the typical healing time for second-degree burns?
What is the typical healing time for second-degree burns?
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Which part of the skin remains intact in second-degree burns?
Which part of the skin remains intact in second-degree burns?
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What type of injury involves total destruction of the epidermis and dermis?
What type of injury involves total destruction of the epidermis and dermis?
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Which factor puts adults at high risk for mortality and morbidity in burn injuries?
Which factor puts adults at high risk for mortality and morbidity in burn injuries?
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What is a typical example of a first-degree burn?
What is a typical example of a first-degree burn?
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Study Notes
Burn Injury Assessment
- Severity of a burn injury is not determined by the cause of the burn.
- High risk for mortality and morbidity in adults occurs at a TBSA burned of 20% or more.
- Adults with pre-existing medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease) face increased risk following burn injuries.
Characteristics of Burns
- First-degree burn: Affects only the epidermis; presents with redness, minor swelling, and pain. Typical example includes sunburn.
- Second-degree burn: Involves the epidermis and part of the dermis; characterized by blisters, swelling, and severe pain. The deeper layer of the dermis remains intact.
- Third-degree burn: Involves total destruction of both the epidermis and dermis; skin appears white, blackened, or leathery, and usually lacks pain due to nerve damage.
Healing and Recovery
- Second-degree burns typically heal within 2 to 3 weeks, depending on severity and care.
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Test your knowledge of burn injury severity with this quiz. Explore factors that determine the severity of burn injuries, including patient age, burn depth, surface area affected, inhalation injury, and comorbid conditions. Understand the high mortality risk for adults with more than 40% total body surface area burned.
