Burns

Question 1

superficial partial-thickness burn

Answer 1

1st degree; involves epidermis and part of dermis, little/none blister formation

Question 2

deep partial-thickness burn

Answer 2

2nd degree; epidermis and part of dermis with blister formation, skin sloughs off

Question 3

full thickness burn

Answer 3

3rd degree; destruction of all skin layers and often underlying tissue, eschar and nerve damage

Question 4

Major burns

Answer 4

any burn of face, hands, feet, perineum
>20% total body surface area (TBSA)
all full thickness burns