Burn Priorities of Care: Triage, Treatment, & Transfer

These flashcards cover key concepts surrounding burn injuries, including types, treatment protocols, and special considerations.

Triage

The process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition.

Fluid Resuscitation

The administration of fluids to patients to prevent or treat dehydration or hypovolemia, particularly important in burn patients.

Total Body Surface Area (TBSA)

A measure used to estimate the percentage of the body that is burned, important for assessing burn severity and treatment needs.

First Degree Burn

A superficial burn that affects only the epidermis, causing redness and pain without blisters.

Second Degree Burn

A partial thickness burn that affects both the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blisters and severe pain.

Third Degree Burn

A full thickness burn that affects the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, often requiring surgical intervention.

Inhalation Injury

Injury caused by inhaling harmful substances, which can lead to airway obstruction and respiratory distress.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

A condition caused by inhalation of carbon monoxide gas, leading to tissue hypoxia due to hemoglobin binding.

Chemical Burn

An injury resulting from skin contact with corrosive substances that cause tissue damage.

Pediatric Considerations

Special considerations in the assessment and management of burn injuries in children, including their unique physiological differences.