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Nursing care for burn patients
- Risk factors for burns
: Area ➡️
The larger the area, the greater the risk
(the role of nines)
An increase in the burned area of more than 20%
in adults and 10% in children of the body surface is considered dangerous.
➡️Depth : This depends on the degree of the burn, as third degree is more dangerous than second degree
➡️ Location: The face, hands, chest, and genital area are considered some of the most critical parts of the body. This is due to their sensitivity and the presence of nerves and blood vessels.
➡️ Age : Children and the elderly (due to weak immunity).
➡️ Chemical burns: These are burns caused by the body being exposed to some caustic chemical materials such as concentrated acids or strong alkalis. These burns are characterised by being corrosive and puncturing to the body and penetrating deeply
