Burns

Frage	Antworten
1. Burns in children under 4 years are most commonly caused by: a) Contact burns b) Flame burns c) Scalds	C
2. Treatment of the airway of a child with a scald to the anterior neck and no airway symptoms is best treated by: a) Immediate intubation b) Giving oxygen and waiting for signs of airway obstruction c) Neither of the above	C. Intubation may need to be considered but only after consultation with the burns unit.
3. What is the % area of burn in this child aged 12 years? Image: Burns Q3 (binary/octet-stream)	27% (arm 9% + leg 18%)
3. TRUE/FALSE? a) All burns >15% TBSA require intravenous fluid resuscitation.	False. IV, IO or oral. Children with burns >10% TBSA require resuscitation and maintenance fluids.
3. TRUE/FALSE? b) Deep and deep dermal burns require skin grafting ASAP.	True
3. TRUE/FALSE? c) Mid dermal burns should be left for 14 days before skin grafting.	True

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