given what you know about disease transmission, explain why this is common?
2007-11-07 14:42:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
there are several routes to this. 1 is that the burn site is infected and a graph is placed over the infection (breeds a perfect environment) this is reduced by debrevment and medicated cream till it is graph time. 2 the body is continuously weeping from the burn so the body looses volume and the infection process is not as easily defended. 3 the rooms in burn centers are kept hot (~80+ degrees) this is to prevent hypothermia and prevent body heat evaporation, but the hot temp allows some organisms to flourish. Many if not all burn centers practice reverse isolation when you enter a room gown/glove/mask
2007-11-07 14:56:22 · answer #1 · answered by wisgopher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important and first line of defense of pathogens is the skin! In burns victims the skin barrier is not present and therefore the places for bacteria to enter into the body are multiplied many times ( and obviously the larger the wounds the greater the surface area avail for pathogens to enter).
The skin is like a barrier ( in that 1. its there, 2. it has skin cells that are constantly being sloughed off and taking with it potential pathogens, 3. "friendly"bacteria that help defend the body,) this stops bacteria being able to enter the body, and in particualar the blood system ( where infection can travel thruout the body) or to underlying tissue....so in short, bacteria can get into these places more easily with burns.
2007-11-07 15:00:36 · answer #2 · answered by mareeclara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because in an injury that covers as large an area as a severe burn, it is very easy for pathogens to enter the body through the damaged skin and tissue. Normally, unbroken skin is an impenetrable barrier to pathogens.
Death from severe burns can also occur through catostrophic fluid loss.
2007-11-07 14:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by bush_is_human_filth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The skin is a barrier to pathogens and bacteria. If its burned off the person is much more susceptible to infection.
2007-11-07 14:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's because the skin is a barier to disease. So when it's burned away one is susceptable to infection. I'm no Doctor tho. Peace.
2007-11-07 14:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by R E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because skin is the best barrier against infection that we have and when it is burned it doesn't work as well. I hope you can add that to your homework
2007-11-07 14:45:34 · answer #6 · answered by Evieve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the skin is gone and isnt protecting it
2007-11-07 14:50:08 · answer #7 · answered by >_> 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋