A young boy, age 2 years, pulled a pot of boiling water over his head, arms, and chest, resulting in a mixed burn to the anterior surface of his head and arms, chest, and feet.
- Discuss the factors that determine the classification of the types of burns and determine what type(s) this victim probably has.
- Discuss how the physicians in the emergency room will determine the percentage of the body that may be burned and what special considerations may be involved when evaluating a child.
- Discuss the additional effects associated with burns and the treatments involved, which include:
- shock
- pain
- electrolyte and fluid imbalances
- respiratory complications
- infection
- Discuss the actions to promote the healing of burns.
- Specifically address the problems that may be associated with scarring and the effects of growth that this 2-year-old may experience.
