Three Medical Case Studies

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Introduction

This module of study has focused on many aspects of human health, anatomy, and the disease process. It has included such topics as the human organ systems, the mechanism of disease and the resulting disruption of homeostasis, the integumentary system, and the musculoskeletal system. The following case studies explore how burn classification will affect treatment, how joint injuries can disrupt mobility, and last, how a sedentary lifestyle can contribute to a decline in a person’s health status. The importance of understanding disease and knowing when to seek treatment is the first step toward enjoying a balanced and healthy life.

Case Study #1-Mr. MacPherson’s Burns

Mr. MacPherson presented to the emergency department with bilateral burns to his arms, hands, as well as his face following a kitchen grease fire. The patient complained of severe pain in the affected areas. Upon examination, his burns were blistered and edematous. In addition, erythema and fluid loss were present.

Classification of Burns

Determining the seriousness and appropriate treatment of a burn requires its classification. Burns are classified according to three factors, the depth and number of affected tissue layers, the total percentage of the body surface that is involved, and the presence of homeostasis disruption or destruction such as respiratory distress, fluid loss, or loss of blood pressure control (Patton & Thibodeau, 2014). According to Mr. MacPherson’s appearance and symptoms, his burns are classified as second-degree or partial-thickness burns. The evidence for this diagnosis according to Patton and Thibodeau (2014), are his presenting symptoms of severe pain and the appearance of blisters, edema, and fluid loss. This type of bur...

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University of Wisconsin school of medicine and public health. (2014, May 17). Assessing Burns and Planning Resuscitation: The Rule of Nines. Retrieved from UW Health: http://www.uwhealth.org/emergency-room/assessing-burns-and-planning-resuscitation-the-rule-of-nines/12698

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