Problem
A 58 year old female arrives to the Emergency Department via ambulance. While cooking she bumped a 3 gallon pot and pushed it back with her hand. When she pulled her hand back she tipped over the water and spilled the boiling water all over the front of her body. A visual inspection reveals that Paula has red, blistered skin on the anterior or front of her body from the waist to both knees. Additionally, her right posterior leg and right palm exhibits similar burns.
• Describe the rule of 9's in relation to estimating the total amount of body surface burned.
• How much is the patient's body burned?
• Describe the difference between superficial, partial thickness, and full thickness burns.
• When is a burn considered critical?
• What is the initial cardiovascular complication related to burns (p. 1850 in The point textbook)?
• What is one of the most important nursing interventions by a nurse due to cardiovascular complications?
• Edema, caused by capillary permeability, can cause decreased blood flow to the limbs. What surgical procedure is done to ensure blood flow? A 45 year old male arrives to the Emergency department after catching of fire working.