Burns: Resuscitation in the First 24 Hours

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Disclosure statements

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 (1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd 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

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Disclosures

Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

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