burns

Question 1

why is morality increased in pts w <20% total surface area burns

Answer 1

its increased in pts who do not receive appropriate fluid resuscitation immediately following the injury

Question 2

fluid resuscitation

Answer 2

highly important in the initial management of 2nd & 3rd degree burns as complications of renal failure, myoglobinuria, hemoglobinuria, & multi-organ failure may arise if not aggressively tx early

Question 3

the parkland formula

Answer 3

-calculates the total volume of iv fluids necessary in the 1st 24 hrs as 4ml per kg multiplied by tbsa as a decimal
-elderly pts have an increased morality rate as well as those w larger tbsa 2nd & 3rd degree burns