Burns

Which is a burn thickness

• Flaming fingers

• Toastie toes

• Full thickness

• Grilled dermis

What type of thickness burn is this?

• Full-thickness burn

• Partial-thickness burn

• Grilled-thickness burn

• Superficial-thickness burn

How much body surface does a patient's palm make up approximately?

• 0.1%

• 10%

• 1%

• 11%

When should you take a child with burn injuries to hospital?

• If they are crying

• If they have a superficial burn

• If the burn is on their leg

• If they are younger than 3yo

What are some possible complications for electrical burns?

• Disruption to heart rhythm

• Gangrene formation

• Severe bleeding

• Internal damage

List at least 3 types of burns that we have covered in today's session.

What should you do if blisters form from burns?

• Put a bandage over it for protection

• Pop them

• Keep your paws off it

• Pinch it constanly

What should you do to treat frostbite?

• Immerse affected area in lukewarm water for slow thawing

• Immerse affected area in hot water to thaw as soon as possible

• Have casualty hold a hot mug of beverage (ie. water, tea, coffee)

• Just wait for casualty to accustom to room temperature.

What can be a symptom of full-thickness burn?

• Worst pain you have ever felt

• Loss of pain sensation

• Waxy, pale skin

• Swelling