2. LLeeaarrnniinngg OOuuttccoommeess
• Describe how to recognise the severity
of:
• Burns
• scalds.
• Explain how to manage:
• burns
• scalds.
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3. BBUURRNNSS CCOONNTT....
The skin is the largest organ in the body
Composed of 3 tissue layers
Epidermis – outermost layer made up entirely of epithelial
cells no blood vessels
Dermis – framework of connective tissues that contain
blood vessels, nerve endings, sebaceous glands and
sweat glands
Subcutaneous- combination of elastic and fibrous tissue
as well as fatty deposits
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4. TTaasskk
To produce a poster detailing how
they would need to recognise and
treat the severity of burns and
scalds Task 5 7.1, 7.2
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5. BBUURRNNSS CCOONNTT....
WHAT DOES THE SKIN DO?
Protective barrier against outside environment
Helps prevent infection
Prevents fluid loss
Helps regulate body temperature
Dermal layer contains nerve endings that convey
impulses between the brain and the body
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9. TTRREEAATTMMEENNTT FFOORR BBUURRNNSS oorr
SSCCAALLDDSS
Primary assessment
Position of casualty
Cool the burn immediately with cold running water
for minimum of 10 minutes (do not overcool the
casualty and do not touch the injured area)
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10. TTRREEAATTMMEENNTT FFOORR BBUURRNNSS oorr
SSCCAALLDDSS
Remove constricting items (shoes, jewellery etc) but be
careful not to remove anything stuck to the burn
If chemical burns be careful not to contaminate yourself or
other areas of the casualty’s body)
Elevate the affected area if possible (reduces swelling)
Dress the burn – non fluffy and non sticky – cling film is
good but do not wrap the burn tightly
Alternatives – unused plastic bags or specific burns
dressings
Now recommended all children with burn are assessed by
medical staff
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11. TTRREEAATTMMEENNTT FFOORR BBUURRNNSS oorr
SSCCAALLDDSS
DO NOT….
Burst blisters
Touch the burn
Apply lotions, ointments, fats
Apply adhesive tape or dressings
Remove clothing that has stuck to the burn
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12. TTRREEAATTMMEENNTT FFOORR BBUURRNNSS oorr
SSCCAALLDDSS
SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IF…
The burn is larger than 1 inch square
The patient is a child
The burn goes all the way around the limb
Any part of the burn appears to be full thickness
The burn involves hands, feet, genitals or the
face
If you are not sure seek advice
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14. IINNHHAALLAATTIIOONN IINNJJUURRIIEESS
SSIIGGNNSS AANNDD SSYYMMPPTTOOMMSS
Burns to the face or neck
Singed nasal hairs
Stridor (noisy breathing similar to snoring)
A hard cough, spitting up soot
IInnhhaallaattiioonn iinnjjuurryy iiss tthhee mmaajjoorr ccaauussee ooff ddeeaatthh iinn bbuurrnnss
vviiccttiimmss ..
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17. CCHHEEMMIICCAALL BBUURRNNSS
TTRREEAATTMMEENNTT
Protect yourself first
Wash the casualty down immediately
Do not waste time removing clothing, until washing
down is under way
Flush until all chemicals are removed
Airway management is a priority
Keep casualty well oxygenated and warm
Dry sterile dressings for all burns
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20. EELLEECCTTRRIICCAALL BBUURRNNSS
TTHHIINNGGSS TTOO LLOOOOKK OOUUTT FFOORR
Don’t become part of the circuit
Anticipate greater damage than is visible
Examine the patient for associated injuries to
bones and internal organs
Monitor patient closely, arrange transportation to
hospital
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