Minor injuries to the skin that involve only the top layer of skin, the epidermis. Caused by brief exposure to heat, such as touching a hot object or sunburn.
Redness, mild swelling, and pain.
Heal within a few days to a week without medical intervention, over-the-counter pain relief medications, running cool water over the affected area, applying aloe vera or other topical medications, and avoiding further exposure to heat.
Cooling the affected area with running water or a cool compress to reduce inflammation and pain.
Affects the second layer of the skin, known as the dermis. It has broken through the skin
Redness, pain, swelling, and blisters. Exposure to flames, hot liquids or steam, chemicals, electricity, or prolonged exposure to the sun.
Cooling of the affected area with cool running water for 10-15 minutes. The wound should be covered with a sterile gauze to protect from dirt and infection.
Airway, Manage pain, Prevent infection, Tetanus prophylaxis, & Wound care
A third degree burn is a type of burn that affects the deepest layers of the skin, including the fatty tissue, muscle, and bone.
Waxy white, brown or black burnt skin that feels dry and leathery, blisters that do not rupture easily due to the loss of fluid, Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath if the burn affects the respiratory system, and in severe cases, shock or loss of consciousness due to fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance.
Skin grafting, topical or IV antibiotics, & pain management. Skin grafting involves removing skin from another part of the body & placing it over the affected area.
Airway, Manage pain, Prevent infection, Tetanus prophylaxis, & Wound care, minimize disfigurement, IV fluids, watch for electrolyte imbalances.
Plasma/albumin/sodium shift to interstitial space. Edema but fluid deficit in vascular space
ABC, ABC, IV fluids to treat hypovolemic shock. Again, fluids, fluids, fluids.
Urine output, potassium exits cell so monitor for deadly hyperkalemia, BUN/creatinine & edema
LR & crystalloids. Hypovolemic shock (tachycardia, hypotension)
From stabilization of capillary permeability to wound closure
Vitamin C and high protein diet to promote healing. Tetanus Vaccine and Antibiotics
Foley due to diuresis, H2 blockers to prevent Curling's ulcer, NG tube, watch for paralytic ileus, & monitor bowel sounds
IV fluids, prevent infection, pain management, wound care, and nutrition for wound healing.