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BURNS BURNS - Coggle Diagram
BURNS 
Definition
Damage to the skin or deeper tissues caused by sun, hot liquids, fire, electricity or chemicals (SP Becker, DR Leopold, et al, 2016)
Pathophysiology
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• Full-thickness burns usually develop, causing immediate cell death and matrix destruction, with the most severe damage on the wound surface.
• Additional heat and inflammation induce tissue injury beneath the nonviable surface,
• which can either progress over time to healing or can deteriorate to further necrosis, depending on the approach to treatment (SP Becker, DR Leopold, et al, 2016)
Causes
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• Hot metal, glass or other objects.
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• Radiation, such as that from X-rays.
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• Chemicals such as strong acids,
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Nursing Care Plan
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Intervention
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• Suction (if necessary) with extreme care, maintaining sterile technique
• Promote voice rest, but assess ability to speak and/or swallow oral secretions periodically.
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