7. 1. EXTENT
- The extent of a burn is expressed as the total
percentage of body surface area.
Total body surface area (TBSA) is an
assessment measure of burns of the skin.
The "rule of nines" is used to determine the
total percentage of area burned for each major
section of the body.
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9. 2. DEPTH
- Depth of a Burn
The traditional classification of burns as first,
second or third degree is being replaced by the
designations of superficial, superficial partial
thickness, deep partial thickness and full
thickness. Burn depth has an impact on healing
time, the need for hospitalization and surgical
intervention, and the potential for scar
development.
10. Superficial Burn (First Degree)
- A first degree burn involves only the
top layer of skin. The skin is red and dry
and usually painful. This type of burn
usually heals in 5-6 days without any
permanent scarring.
11. Partial-Thickness Burn(Second Degree)
- A second degree burn involves the top
layers of skin. The skin is red with
blisters that may open and weep clear
fluid, giving the skin a wet appearance.
This type of burn usually heals in 3-4
weeks, and scarring may occur.
12. Full-Thickness Burn(Third Degree)
- A third degree burn destroys all layers of skin
and any or all of the underlying. The burn
appears brown or black with the tissues
underneath sometimes appearing white. This
burn is critical and requires immediate medical
attention.
13. 3. LOCATION
- Most burns are determined to be critical
by the depth and the size of the burn.
However, burns on important parts of
the body are critical regardless of the
overall size of the burn itself. Face,
genitals, hands and feet are the most
dangerous sites of burns because it is
considered as critical.
14. 4. AGE and MEDICAL CONDITION
- Children below 5 years old and elderly
above 65 years old are patients that are
difficult to manage along with patients
with medical conditions like Diabetes
Mellitus, etc.
15. tissue injury, usually of the skin, caused by
exposure to extreme heat.
2. Chemical Burn
- occurs when living tissue is exposed to a corrosive
substance such as a strong acid or base.
16. 3. Electrical Burn
- An electrical burn is a burn that results from
electricity passing through the body causing rapid
injury.
A bandage is a piece of material used either to support
a medical device such as a dressing or splint, or on
its own to provide support to the body
17. USES OF BANDAGE:
1. To stop bleeding
2. To tie a splint (device to immobilize
broken bone)
3. Used as a sling
4. Used to immobilize a body part
5. Used to hold the dressing in place
18. The triangular bandage is made from cloth
or from paper. These are exceptionally
versatile. When they are made into a pad,
they can be used as a cold compress or for
padding. When unfolded, they can be used
as a support sling or cover bandage.
19. EMERGENCY RESCUE
Rapid moving of patient/ victim from unsafe
place to place of safety.
INDICATIONS:
1. Danger of fire or explosion
2. Danger of toxic gases or lack of oxygen
3. Serious traffic jam
4. Risk of drowning
5. Risk of electrocution
6. Danger of collapsing walls.
