Nursing a Burn Victim… Amanda Richard, CNS, CCRN Adrienne A. Costello, RN from tragedy… hope! Burn Symposium STATION 3
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
Nursing Moulage Patient Scenario Live Description…
Some things to remember… –Invasive Procedure… –Pain Control –Topical Antibiotics –Dressings: keep the wounds clean & dry …Tetanus Shot!!!
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!