1. Other Skin Imbalances

2. Burns Skin is only as thick as a paper towel When it is severely damaged nearly every body system suffers. Burn = Tissue damage and cell death caused by heat, electricity, uv radiation, or chemicals. 2 life threatening problems occur: – Loss of fluid containing proteins and electrolytes Can shutdown of kidneys and circulatory shock!! – Infection

3. Burn Classifications 1 st degree: only the epidermis is damaged – Area appers red and swollen. Not usually serious. – Sunburn is a 1 st degree burn 2 nd degree the epidermis and the upper region of the dermis is damaged. – Area is red and painful and blisters appear. 3 rd Destroys the entire thickness of the skin. – Area looks gray-white or blackened because nerve endings have been destroyed. – Skin grafts are used to replace skin.

4. When do burns become critical? Over 25% of body has 2 nd degree burns Over 10% of body has 3 rd degree burns 3 rd degree burns of the face, hands, or feet.

5. 1 st degree burns

6. Decubitus Ulcers Decubitus ulcer = Bedsores Occur in bedridden patients – Not turned over regularly or are dragged across bed. Body pressure restricts blood supply and cells begin to die. Cracks or breaks in the skin occur and permanent damage results.

7. Decubitus Ulcer