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Nursing a Burn Victim…

Nursing a Burn Victim…. Burn Symposium STATION 3. Amanda Richard, CNS, CCRN Adrienne A. Costello, RN. from tragedy… hope!. Depth of burn. The depth of a burn determines its treatment and how long it takes to heal. For this reason, it is important to be able to assess the depth as:

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Nursing a Burn Victim…

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  1. Nursing a Burn Victim… Burn Symposium STATION 3 Amanda Richard, CNS, CCRN Adrienne A. Costello, RN from tragedy… hope!

  2. Depth of burn • The depth of a burn determines its treatment and how long it takes to heal. • For this reason, it is important to be able to assess the depth as: • Superficial • Partial thickness • Superficial partial thickness • Deep partial thickness • Full thickness

  3. Nursing Live Description… Moulage Patient Scenario

  4. Some things to remember… • Invasive Procedure… • Pain Control • Topical Antibiotics • Dressings: keep the wounds clean & dry …Tetanus Shot!!!

  5. Questions… one child burned, is one child too many! Amanda Richard, CNS, CCRN Adrienne A. Costello, RN UNM Burn Center Adults & Pediatrics from tragedy… hope!

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