by Tom Graham | Mar 11, 2024
Topic Two: Complex and Non-complex wounds NON-COMPLEX WOUND The care of patients with non-complex burn injuries is usually nurse-led and should be aimed at: Preventing or reducing the risk of wound Infection Applying moist wound care Optimising pain relief Providing...
by Tom Graham | Mar 11, 2024
Topic One: Blisters Your browser does not support the video tag. Blisters Blisters occur when the epidermal and dermal layers are separated by heat, and fluid fills the empty space (Vuolo, 2009).Blisters are not always treated in the same way. Small blisters can be...
by Tom Graham | Mar 11, 2024
Topic Six: Burn Depth Skin is the organ of the body that usually suffers the greatest damage from a burn injury. Depending on the extent of the injury, several layers may be affected. The severity of a burn is described according to its depth and extent. Determining...
by Tom Graham | Mar 11, 2024
Topic Five: Burn Size Determining the SizeAccurate estimation of the surface area and depth of a burn is essential for determining appropriate management to ensure healing and prevention of complications. Total burn area is expressed as a percentage of the total body...
by Tom Graham | Mar 11, 2024
Topic Four: Pathophysiology Whatever the mechanism, burn injuries cause a local response and, in complex burns, a systemic response. Local responseThe local response to a burn injury consists of inflammation, regeneration and repair. The burn can be divided into three...