Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 5 contact hours.
Course Purpose
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with a brief overview of burn types, causes, burn degrees, fluid resuscitation options, considerations for burn shock, and nursing considerations.
Overview
Burns are traumatic injuries typically to the skin, the body’s largest organ that on average, covers a surface area of about 2 m2. A burn can result in the loss of the physical barrier function of the skin, opening the door to fluid loss, renal and circulatory failure, and invasion of harmful microorganisms, which can lead to infection, and ultimately, the development of sepsis. This course examines burn injuries, detailing their types, pathophysiology, and initial interventions. It also discusses the various formulae used in fluid management for both adult and pediatric patients, along with consideration of fluid management of electrical burns, long-term care, and nursing in an emergency setting.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Define the several types of burns based on the causative agent and the extent of tissue damage (1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree).
- Review the Rule of Nines and the Lund-Browder Chart for estimating total body surface area burn percentages.
- Review the pathophysiology of burn shock
- Understand the initial management of burn injuries and burn shock based on the American Burn Association practice guidelines and various evidenced based formulae available.
- Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of crystalloid and colloid fluid administration in burns.
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.
Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
