Burns

Question 1

All burns should be dressed with what?

Answer 1

Dry sterile dressings

Question 2

Adult burns pt’s should be treated with what drug for pain?

Answer 2

10 mg IV with a max of 20 mg

Question 3

What pain med should be given to pediatric pt’s?

Answer 3

Morphine- 0.1 mg/kg with a max of 0.2 mg/kg

Question 4

IV’s should try to be placed in what areas?

Answer 4

Unburned if possible

Question 5

What are some definitions of major burns?

Answer 5

25% or greater BSA
3rd degree burns greater than 10%
Hands, feet, and genetalia
Circumferential burns
Electrical or chemical burns
Less than 12 y/o
Older than 50 y/o

Question 6

If a burn is less than 10% body service area what should be applied?

Answer 6

Burn gel