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Burns Updated 4/2011

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BASICS

  • Description
  • Epidemiology
  • Risk Factors
  • General Prevention
  • Etiology
  • Associated Conditions

DIAGNOSIS

  • Signs and Symptoms
  • Tests

TREATMENT

  • Medication (Drugs)
  • Additional Treatment
  • Surgery

Ongoing Care

  • Follow-Up Recommendations
  • Diet
  • Patient Education
  • Prognosis
  • Complications
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BASICS
Description
  • Tissue injuries caused by application of heat, chemicals, electricity, or irradiation to the tissue
  • Extent of injury (depth of burn) is result of intensity of heat (or other exposure) and duration of exposure.
    • 1st degree involves superficial layers of epidermis.
    • 2nd degree involves varying degrees of epidermis (with blister formation) and part of the dermis.
    • 3rd degree involves destruction of all skin elements (full thickness) with coagulation of subdermal plexus.
  • System(s) affected: Endocrine/Metabolic; Skin/Exocrine
ALERT: Geriatric Considerations
  • Prognosis is poorer for severe burns.
  • Patients > 60 years of age account for 11% of burns.
ALERT: Pediatric Considerations
Consider child abuse or neglect when dealing with hot-water burns in children.
Epidemiology
  • Predominant age: 30 years; 13 ...

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Burn: partial thickness, forearmCredit: Image provided by Stedman's.
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