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Why does a burn victim undergo physical and occupational therapy?
The patient will also undergo physical and occupational therapy to keep the burned areas from becoming inflexible and to minimize scarring.
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 covering should be placed on a chemical burn patient?
A sterile, dry dressing should be placed over a chemical burn patient's wound to protect it from infection and further damage. Avoid using ointments or creams unless directed by a medical professional, as they can trap chemicals and cause more harm. Seek medical attention promptly for proper evaluation and treatment.
Can cobalt therapy cause skin burn?
Yes
Why intramuscular injection are containdicated in burn patient?
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What is the Parkland formula to calculate the fluid needs of a burn patient?
weight of person * percentage of burn% * 4=
What happens to a stage 4 non small cell lung cancer patient if he continues to drink alcohol while on chemotherapy or radiationtherapy?
If the patient continues to drink while doing radiation therapy his throat will hurt. Radiation already will burn the esophagus, and when you combine that with alcohol, it will hurt. If it hurts, the patient wont go in for treatments, too many inconsistencies with radiation treatment and it will be ineffective.
What happens when water is placed in vacuum?
You burn up the motor.
What should never placed on a burn?
dry sterile dressing
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.
Why should you give fluids to a burn patient?
First and second degree burns cause inflammation at the burn site caused by the body shifting intravascular fluid to the effected tissue. Encouraging fluid intake can help replace this lost vascular volume. In third degree burns where the integrity of the skin is significantly compromised, the body can lose large volumes of fluid and intravenous fluid administration is often required to compensate for the loss.
