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13 Cards in this Set
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-first destroy epidermis then dermis
-break the skin and caurse infection,fluid loss,loss of temp control -damage respiratory system and eyes |
burns
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1st layer of skin
2nd layer of skin beneath epi and dermi and has nerves,hair roots,sweat glands,oil glands,blood vessels |
epidermis
dermis hypodermis |
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check scene
1-remove from source 2-run under cool water for 15 min 3-cover w/ clean sterile dressing 4-medical attention 5-prevent infection 6-minimize shock |
care for burns
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depends on temp of souce,length of exposure,location of burn,extent,age,medical conditions
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severity of burns
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-life threatening,disfiguring,disabling,call 911 if
-burns cover lage area -burns airway -victim is under 5 or older than 60 |
critical burns
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-household bleach,drain cleaners,lawn chemicals
-flush w/ water,call EMS |
chemical burns
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-can cause resiratory arrest and stop heart
types=power line,malfunction appliances/lightening |
electrical burns
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-solar radiation=from sun and certain chemicals
-heat burns -sunburn |
radiation burns
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2 lower layers of skin destroyed and life threatening
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deep burn
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burn on top layer
-dry red skin |
superficial burn
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injury to the skin or body tissue caused by heat,chemicals,electricity,or radiation
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burn
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layers of skin,fat,muscles
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soft tissue
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-area around burn ecomes swollen and red
-feels warm or throb w/ pain -discharge pus -feverish,ill |
symptoms/signs of infection
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