Monday, 14 April 2025

EHSQ likely refers to "Emergency, Hazards, Safety, and Quality" related to burns. Burns can be categorized by severity (first, second, and third degree) and by cause (thermal, chemical, electrical, etc.). First aid involves cooling the burn, covering it, and seeking medical attention if necessary.

 EHSQ likely refers to "Emergency, Hazards, Safety, and Quality" related to burns. Burns can be categorized by severity (first, second, and third degree) and by cause (thermal, chemical, electrical, etc.). First aid involves cooling the burn, covering it, and seeking medical attention if necessary. 












Here's a more detailed breakdown:

EHSQ related to burns:

Emergency:

Burns can be life-threatening, especially deep or large burns. Immediate first aid and medical attention are crucial. 

Hazards:

Various factors can cause burns, including fire, hot objects, chemicals, electricity, and radiation. 

Safety:

Preventing burns involves understanding the hazards and taking precautions like using fire safety devices, wearing appropriate clothing, and handling hot objects carefully. 

Quality:

Proper burn care, including first aid, medical treatment, and wound management, is essential for optimal healing and preventing complications like infection. 

Burn Severity and Types:

First-degree burns:

Affect only the outer layer of skin, causing pain, redness, and swelling. 

Second-degree burns:

Damage both the outer and underlying layers of skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and blisters. 

Third-degree burns:

Affect deep layers of skin, potentially causing white or leathery appearance and requiring skin grafting. 

Types of burns:

Thermal burns: Caused by heat, like hot liquids or fire. 

Chemical burns: Caused by contact with chemicals like acids or lye. 

Electrical burns: Caused by electricity. 

Radiation burns: Caused by radiation, like sunlight or X-rays. 

1 comment:

  1. Understanding the Rule of 9's in Burn Assessment & Fluid Resuscitation

    Burn injuries require quick and accurate assessment to determine the extent of damage and guide fluid resuscitation. The Rule of 9’s is a widely used method to estimate the Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) affected by burns in adults and children.

    Rule of 9’s Breakdown:

    For Adults:

    Head: 4.5% (front) + 4.5% (back) = 9%

    Each Arm: 4.5% (front) + 4.5% (back) = 9%

    Each Leg: 9% (front) + 9% (back) = 18%

    Anterior Trunk: 9% upper + 9% lower = 18%

    Posterior Trunk: 9% upper + 9% lower = 18%

    Perineum: 1%


    For Infants:

    Head: 18%

    Each Arm: 9%

    Each Leg: 14%

    Front Trunk: 18%

    Back Trunk: 18%


    Fluid Resuscitation: Parkland Formula

    For severe burns (TBSA >10% in children, >15% in adults), the Parkland Formula helps determine fluid needs:

    Total Fluids (ml) = 4ml × Body Weight (kg) × %TBSA burned

    50% of fluid given in the first 8 hours

    Remaining 50% over the next 16 hours


    👉 Example: A 70kg adult with 40% TBSA burns

    4 × 70 × 40 = 11,200 ml (total fluid in 24 hrs)

    5,600 ml in the first 8 hours

    5,600 ml in the next 16 hours


    Quick Tip: The Palmar Method

    If burns are scattered, use the patient’s palm (including fingers) = 1% TBSA to estimate.

    🚑 Why It Matters
    Accurate burn assessment and fluid resuscitation save lives by preventing hypovolemic shock and improving patient outcomes.

    ReplyDelete