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BURNS (Respiratory Management (airway management (when in doubt, intubate,…
BURNS
Respiratory Management
aerosolized medication
lung expansion therapy
broncho/pulmonary hygiene therapy
hyperbaric oxygen therapy
O2 therapy
rapid elimination of CO
airway management
when in doubt, intubate
mechanical ventilation
bronchoscopy
clears airway of mucous plugs
inspect and evaluate airway
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
release of cytokines
capillary permeability
massive loss of fluid and protein into interstitial space
vasoconstriction in peripheral circulation and gut
decrease in contractility
Etiology
electrical current/chemicals
flame exposure
scalding
Pathophysiology
Severity and depth
Second degree
through epidermis into dermis
Third degree
both epidermis and dermis are destroyed
damage extends to underlying tissues
First degree
outer layer of dermis
Lisa Stevenson