In everyday life - the day we
often encounter unforeseen circumstances. either on purpose or not, in this
case perhaps we should be able to take lessons from an event that is not
unexpected, whether it happened to a family friend, our friends and the
community at large. for example we are exposed to a
fire or exposed to hot water mapun substances flammable that afflicts us, it is
good we prevent it happening, if it happens we should be able to perform first
aid, by as early as possible to prevent the situation worse, do not cover fire
with a cloth or plastic or
objects that are flammable. instead it will result in more
severe circumstances. it helps remove the objects and
move them to a safer place. use cold water or running water
to prevent the hot air lebihan.atau refer immediately to the nearest hospital.
what
it burns?
The burn is a wound on the mark
with damage to the epidermis to the deeper part of the dermis, caused by contact
with hot objects, chemicals, electricity or radiation.
Objective: Avoiding a more severe
infection, Providing appropriate action
Action procedure:
Actions ABC
* Anamnesa Causes burns injuries
occur bakar.Kapan
* Physical Examination
◦ general state: Signs - vital
signs, respiratory
◦ Determine the location of the
burn
◦ Determine the area of burn
system (9)
Reference: degree burns
Grade I Damage limited to the
epidermal layer, which is on the mark with redness and after 24 hours that
followed the bubble arises exfoliation
Damage to some degree II dermis,
which mark the onset of bullae
The degree of damage to all
layers of the dermis III or deeper. Epithelium seem to peel and the
white area of coagulation proteins because the dermis. Touche light sensation and pin
prick test negative
Fourth-degree burns on the
muscle, even to the bone
Reference: Indications of
hospitalization
Degree II more than 15% in adults
and more than 10% in children
Degree II in the face, hands,
feet and perineum (Risk happen contractures)
III degree more than 2% in adults
and every degree III in children
Burns in trauma accompanied
viscera, bones and airway
* Investigations (when in need)
Laboratory: Hematology routine, albumin / globulin, U, creatinine, Na +, K +,
Astrup, Radiological: Photo Thorax, ECG
* Therapy:
◦ Treat the wound with 0.9% Nacl
◦
infusion (if necessary)
◦ Oxygen (if necessary)
◦ drugs - drugs as indicated,
include: analgesics, antibiotics