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Nursing a Burn Victim… Amanda Richard, CNS, CCRN Adrienne A. Costello, RN from tragedy… hope! Burn Symposium STATION 3.

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1 Nursing a Burn Victim… Amanda Richard, CNS, CCRN Adrienne A. Costello, RN from tragedy… hope! Burn Symposium STATION 3

2 Depth of burn The depth of a burn determines its treatment and how long it takes to heal. For this reason, it is important to be able to assess the depth as:  Superficial  Partial thickness Superficial partial thickness Deep partial thickness  Full thickness

3 Nursing Moulage Patient Scenario Live Description…

4 Some things to remember… –Invasive Procedure… –Pain Control –Topical Antibiotics –Dressings: keep the wounds clean & dry …Tetanus Shot!!!

5 Questions… one child burned, is one child too many! Amanda Richard, CNS, CCRN Adrienne A. Costello, RN UNM Burn Center Adults & Pediatrics from tragedy… hope!


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