Author Question: Fentanyl and midazolam (Versed) are given before dbridement of a child's burn wounds. Which is the ... (Read 73 times)

burchfield96 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Fentanyl and midazolam (Versed) are given before dbridement of a child's burn wounds. Which is the rationale for administration of these medications?

a. Promote healing.
b. Prevent infection.
c. Provide pain relief.
d. Limit amount of dbridement that will be necessary.

Question 2

An adolescent girl is cooking on a gas stove when her bathrobe catches fire. Her father smothers the flames with a rug and calls an ambulance. She has sustained major burns over much of her body. Which is important in her immediate care?

a. Wrap her in a blanket until help arrives.
b. Encourage her to drink clear liquids.
c. Place her in a tub of cool water.
d. Remove her burned clothing and jewelry.

mtmmmmmk · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Fentanyl and midazolam provide excellent intravenous sedation and analgesia to control procedural pain in children with burns. These drugs are for sedation and pain control, not healing, preventing infection, or limiting the amount of dbridement.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
In major burns, burned clothing should be removed to avoid further damage from smoldering fabric and hot beads of melted synthetic materials. Jewelry is also removed to eliminate the transfer of heat from the metal and constriction resulting from edema formation. The burns should be covered, not wrapped with a clean cloth. A blanket can be used initially to stop the burning process. Fluids should not be given by mouth to avoid aspiration and water intoxication. The child should be kept warm. Placing her in a tub of cool water will exacerbate heat loss.