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Why intramuscular injection are containdicated in burn patient?
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Proper positioning of a burn patient?
proper positioning of a burn patient patient positioning is implemented upon patient at the burn center and is continued along the continuum of care as needed to prevent scar contracture and deformity.
What is the Parkland formula to calculate the fluid needs of a burn patient?
weight of person * percentage of burn% * 4=
What is a major concern for burn patient?
One of the leading causes of death in burn patients is overwhelming infection. If a patient has a 3rd degree burn, the skin is sterile for the first 24 hours because the heat has sterilized the skin. After that, it is extremely open for infection.
What two important things are decided by the severity of a burn?
The severity of the burn will determine not only the type of treatment, but also where the burn patient should receive treatment.
What is a direct injection system?
A direct injection engine injects fuel directly into the combustion chamber where non-direct systems inject into a burn chamber to lower stress on the the engine internal components.
What is the basic component of total parental nutrition for a burn patient?
Trace element
When is a hospital needed for a burn?
- when the patient is infant or younger (regardless of size etc) - when the burns are 'full thickness' - when the burn covers a full limb
If you run fuel injection out of gas will it burn the injectors?
Its more likely to foul up the injectors from all the crud in the bottom of the tank.
What is an electrosurgical burn?
If a monopolar device is used and the patient return pad is incorrectly attached to the patient then arcing can occur between the pad and the skin which causes burning.
What covering should be placed on a chemical burn patient?
The burn should then be loosely covered with a sterile gauze pad and the person taken to the hospital for further treatment.
What are the results of educating a burn victim with medical terms?
Educating a burn victim with medical terms may not be effective in teaching the patient about his or her condition. Using lay language may be more effective. Checking the patient's understanding by asking them to repeat back your teaching in the patient's own words can tell you if your choice of language is appropriate and effective.
What treatment will a burn patient receive for a burn?
Fluids are replaced there through an IV. This is vital since a patient in shock will die unless those lost fluids are replaced quickly. Antibiotics are given to combat infection since the burns make the body vulnerable to infection.
