Burn Education

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Across
  1. 1. type of burn that characteristically present with entry and exit points with or without significant visible cutaneous trauma
  2. 4. Nitrate, a topical solution known to cause blue/gray discoloration
  3. 6. administration of a large amount of fluids to maintain perfusion of burn wound and organs during burn shock estimated by formula and guided by hourly I&O
  4. 8. type of scarring that presents as thick, red and raised within the original borders of the burn injury
  5. 10. Acetate, a topical antimicrobial can cause metabolic acidosis with long term use
  6. 11. type of burn caused by exposure to irritating or caustic substance
  7. 12. type of wound that occurs when skin contacts an abrasive surface at high speed
  8. 13. spray on skin
  9. 15. drainage from burn wound
  10. 17. space between skin bridges of grafts
  11. 20. silver infused foam dressing used to absorb low amounts of exudate and prevent infections
  12. 24. change in vital sign associated with the hypermetabolic response, and increase in stress hormones
  13. 25. macro nutrient important for burn healing
  14. 27. enzyme derived from pineapple stems utilized for rapid enzymatic debridement
  15. 28. idiopathic dermatologic disorder associated with >30% loss of skin
  16. 30. type of antibiotic ointment utilized for facial burns to prevent conjunctivitis
  17. 33. surgical intervention indicated for circumferential full thickness injuries to reduce compression of underlying structures
  18. 34. leak(two words) change in vascular permeability that allows fluid to shift from vascular space into interstitial space after severe burn injury
  19. 36. preferred position of shoulders/hips to promote healing in functional positions
Down
  1. 2. blood test used to evaluate severity of carbon monoxide poisoning
  2. 3. dermatologic disorder that involves sloughing of <30% skin and mucus membrane
  3. 5. type of burn caused by exposure to fire or flame
  4. 7. medication given to bind cyanide after smoke inhalation that turns urine purple/red
  5. 9. goal of primary dressings which directly contact wet healing burn wounds ex conformant
  6. 14. fully synthetic skin substitute utilized to promote angiogenesis, vascularizing surfaces like exposed bone or tendon
  7. 16. partial, burn which destroys entirety of dermis but subcutaneous structures remain intact
  8. 18. fibrin spray used to stop bleeding
  9. 19. sewing of the eyelids to prevent corneal injury
  10. 21. graft type utilized over areas of high visibility like the face
  11. 22. lateral wrapping of the arms should promote this position for optimal function
  12. 23. common complication of early burn care associated with increased evaporative and radiant heat loss
  13. 26. skin graft obtained from the patient's own body
  14. 29. excision(two words) the number one intervention proven to reduce morbidity and mortality in the burn unit
  15. 31. most common gram negative bacterial infection with lime green drainage and moldy smell
  16. 32. ointment utilized to break down escharwithout damaging healthy tissue
  17. 35. and Browder chart used to accurately calculate TBSA