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| What are signs of a full thickness burn? |
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Definition
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3rd & 4th degree
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Has a waxy white dry leathery appearance
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Visible thrombosed vessels
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All skin elements and nerves destroyed which causes insensitivity to pain
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Possible muscle, tendon and bone involvement
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Surgical intervention required for healing because coagulation necrosis is present
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Term
| What are signs of a partial thickness burn? |
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Definition
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Term
| A superficial partial thickness burn involves what? |
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Definition
| The epidermis which is the first layer of skin. Also known as a first degree burn. |
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Term
| What is the clinical appearance of a superficial burn? |
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Definition
Erthema
blanching on pressure
pain & mild swelling
no vesicles or blisters.
Note: after 24 hrs skin may blister & peel |
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Term
| What is/are a cause of a partial thickness burn aka: 1st Degree burn? |
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Definition
- A sunburn
- Quick heat flash
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| What structures are involved w/a first degree burn such as a sunburn? |
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