Burns and Wounds.pdf

New Naming Old Naming Description Burn Classification : depth determines healing potential and management Superficial Partial-thickness Full-thickness Deep 1st degree 2nd degree 3rd degree 4th degree Epidermal layer Involves epidermis and Destroys all layers of Extends into subcutaneous soft ONLY pa...

New Naming Old Naming Description Burn Classification : depth determines healing potential and management Superficial Partial-thickness Full-thickness Deep 1st degree 2nd degree 3rd degree 4th degree Epidermal layer Involves epidermis and Destroys all layers of Extends into subcutaneous soft ONLY part of dermis dermis, can impact tissue subcutaneous tissue Red burns that Superficial partial: Involves vessels, nerves, muscles, blanch with Blister and blanch with Burn areas that are waxy, bones, joints pressure pressure white, leathery gray Most severe Deep partial: Unroofed blisters that DO NOT blanch Healing Time 3-6 days 7-21+ days Rare unless sx performed Never; unless sx performed Minor Thermal Burns classification Partial thickness