Burns

Burns

1. Definition

   • Damage to the body's tissues

2. Inflammation

   • Local response to injurious agents to eliminate and initiate the process of healing
   • * vasoconstriction * vasodilation *increase vascular permeability

3. Skin

   • Layers
   • Functions

4. Types and causes

   • Heat
   • Chemicals
   • Electricity
   • Radiation

5. Degrees

6. First Aid

   • Major burns
     • * Protect from farther harm *Check for signs of circulation *Never use cold water *Elevate the burned area *Dressing
   • Minor burns
     • * Cool the burn *Remove any items from the injured area *Don't break blisters *Apply moisturizer *Pain reliever if needed *tetanus shot

7. Complications

   • Breathing problems
   • Infection
     • Is the invasion and multiplication of microorganism
     • Signs and symptoms
       • * blisters * swelling * lesions * cellulitis
   • Hypothremia
   • Scarring
   • Low blood volume

8. Healing

9. Treatment

   • Wounds care
   • Nutritional support
   • Physiotherapy
   • Antibiotics
     • chemical substances produced by a microorganism that inhibits the growth of or kill other microorganisms
     • Antibiotic resistance

10. Psychological effects

    • Body image dissatisfaction / Hopeless/ sleep disturbance/ feeling sad

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