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Burn - Coggle Diagram
Burn
Prevention
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Keep matches, firecrackers, gasoline, and other explosives in a safe place
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Classification
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4th degree
Destroy all skin layers and extend into muscle, tendon, or bones
Pharm: Topical Meds
Topical:
SSD, mupirocin, bacitracin, mafenide acetate
Absorptive Dressing
Aquacel Ag, Hydrocolloids (Duoderm, Urgotul)
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Nonabsorptive dressing
Impregnanted nonadherent gauze, silicone, silver-impregnated dressing
Initial Management
first degree
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• Remove all jewelry, watches, rings and clothing around the burned area as soon as possible.
• Pain control: OTC ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Optional: aloe vera, honey, or antibiotic ointment, petroleum jelly (vaseline) after heat subsides to maintain moist environement + promote healing
• Cover the burn with a sterile gauge bandage or clean cloth. Wrap the burned area loosely to avoid putting too much pressure on the burn tissue.
• Drink plenty of fluids (electrolyte containing solutions such as gator aid) if the person appears to be dehydrated.
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Goal of burn management: rapid healing, pain control, return of full function, and good aesthetic results