burns

Question 1

causes of burns

Answer 1

scalds
cold burns
dry burns
chemical burns
electrical burns
radiation burns

Question 2

classification of burns

Answer 2

superficial
partial thickness
full-thickness

Question 3

superficial description and healing time

Answer 3

outer layer
red
swollen
blisters
7-14 days

Question 4

partial thickness description and healing time

Answer 4

skin raw
moist
blisters
14-21days

Question 5

full-thickness description

Answer 5

all layers
charred
pain-free as nerve endings destroyed
urgent medical attention needed

Question 6

is the treatment the same for all burns

Answer 6

yes

Question 7

can you pop a blister

Answer 7

no as plasma loss can lead to shock

Question 8

how do we meassure the size of the burns

Answer 8

1%=size of their hand