Notes by Agradeservers.
, Table of Contents: Burn Injury Management
1. Objectives of Study
•Types, Prevention, and Classification of Burns
•Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations
•Medical and Nursing Management Across Phases
•Psychosocial and Rehabilitation Aspects
2. Definition and Incidence of Burn Injury
•Causes (Physical, Chemical, Electrical)
•High-Risk Populations
3. Classification of Burns
•3.1. By Depth
• Superficial Partial Thickness (1st Degree)
• Deep Partial Thickness (2nd Degree)
• Full Thickness (3rd Degree)
•3.2. By Extent (Surface Area)
• Rule of Nines
• Lund and Browder Method
• Palm Method
4. Pathophysiological Changes
•Local and Systemic Responses
,•4.1. Fluid and Electrolyte Shifts
•4.2. Effects on Major Body Systems
• Integumentary System
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Renal System
5. Pre-Hospital Care & Admission Criteria
•Immediate First Aid
•Criteria for Hospital Admission
6. Phases of Burn Care
•6.1. Emergent and Resuscitative Phase
• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Nursing Diagnoses
• Planning and Goals
• Nursing Interventions
• Airway and Gas Exchange
• Fluid Resuscitation (e.g., Parkland Formula)
• Pain and Anxiety Management
• Monitoring Complications (e.g., Shock, Renal Failure)
•6.2. Acute and Intermediate Phase
• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Nursing Diagnoses
• Planning and Goals
• Nursing Interventions
, • Infection Control and Wound Care
• Nutrition and Metabolism
• Mobility and Coping Strategies
• Pain and Discomfort Relief 6.3. Rehabilitation Phase
• Assessment
• Nursing Diagnoses
• Planning and Goals
• Nursing Interventions
• Promoting Activity Tolerance
• Improving Body Image and Self-Concept
• Patient and Family Education
7. Potential Complications Across Phases
•Respiratory Failure
•Distributive Shock
•Acute Renal Failure
•Paralytic Ileus
•Curling's Ulcer
•Contractures
•Sepsis
8. Conclusion
•Summary of Key Care Principles
•Importance of Multidisciplinary Approach