Plastics

Question 1

Define the types of burns:

Answer 1

1st degree:
- epidermis

2nd degree superficial thickness:
- Papillary layer

2nd degree Deep thickness:
- reticular layer

3rd degree:
- entire dermis

4th degree:
- Hypodermis

Question 2

What investigations do you want in burns?

Answer 2

Bloods:

• FBC
• U&Es
• Group and Save/ CXM
• Carboxyhemoglobin

Orifices:
- urine output

X-rays:

• CXR
• Bronchoscopy for lung injury

Question 3

What are the complications that occur in burns?

Answer 3

Infection
- pseudomonas

Fluid loses

Hypothermia

Compartment syndrome

Question 4

What are the complications following burns treatment?

Answer 4

Infection

Psychological impact

Nutrition

Marjolin’s ulcer