Burns for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Burns: Definition/Etiology: I think we all know this, but the actual definition of a burn is an injury caused by heat or flame. That being said, the definition isn’t as important as the etiology. Most burns are thermal, from hot liquids, fire, flames, flash (like electricity) and contact with a hot object. The severity of […]
Burn Injuries
Overview Children are at greater risk for severe burns and higher mortality due to thin skin Nursing Points General Burns can occur from any type of heat source Most common for children are Flames, hot surfaces, hot liquids Non-accidental injuries vs Accidental Non-accidental burns/scalds Look for shapes/patterns Circumferential scalds Same thickness of skin damage throughout […]
Skin Graft
Patients with severe burns may require skin grafts to promote full healing and coverage of an open wound
Rule of Nines
Total Body Surface Area for Burns is calculated for adults using the Rule of Nines