notes of burn, plastic and reconstructive surgeries for nursing students

1. Burn injury is the result of heat transfer
from one site to another.
Burns disrupt the skin, which leads to
increased fluid
loss; infection; hypothermia; scarring;
compromised immunity; and changes in
function, appearance, and body image.
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21. Rule of Nines. A common method, the rule of
nines is a quick way to estimate the extent of
burns in adults through dividing the body
into multiples of nine and the sum total of
these parts is equal to the total body surface
area injured.
Lund and Browder Method. This method
recognizes the percentage of surface area of
various anatomic parts, especially the head
and the legs, as it relates to the age of the
patient.

64.  Prevention:
 Keep children out of the kitchen while cooking.
 Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove.
 Place a fire extinguisher in or near the kitchen.
 Test smoke detectors once a month.
 Replace smoke detectors every 10 years.
 Keep water heater temperature under 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
 Measure bath water temperature before use.
 Lock up matches and lighters.
 Install electrical outlet covers.
 Check and discard electrical cords with exposed wires.
 Keep chemicals out of reach, and wear gloves during chemical use.
 Wear sunscreen every day, and avoid peak sunlight.
 Ensure all smoking products are stubbed out completely.
 Clean out dryer lint traps regularly.

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