Assignment Task: Johnny has been brought into the emergency room with several knife wounds. One is superficial and the other is a deep wound. Describe the steps in epidermal and deep wound healing be sure to identify the layers damaged. Explain why an infection may occur in a tissue injury.
Johnny is not having a good week. He has been brought into the emergency room following a fiery explosion. He is diagnosed with third degree burns over the anterior surfaces of his arms and trunk, approximately 36% of his skin surface. What specific structural damage has occurred to his skin? What risks to his life have resulted from this damage?