"Road Rash" Thermal / Friction Injury Common term for what is in fact a friction burn (not truly a dermatologic rash) CLINICAL: most common non-thermal burn. Typically seen < 20yo in trauma with associated concomitant injuries (fractures, head trauma, bleeding etc) PHYSICS: friction--> generates both structural and thermal injury. Severity is determined by depth 1. Epidermal -> painful/red "strawberries" from sports turf burns 2. Superficial dermal -> painful 3. Deep dermal -> limited blanching. May have reduced sensation 4. Full thickness -> no blanching, possibly white or black. May not be painful at all 5. Deep structures -> injury to deeper structures (muscle, tendons etc) APPROACH: NOTE: when severe, treated similarly to thermal burns. Will need fluid resuscitation, Tetanus prophylaxis, pain control, full trauma survey. May need admission to Burn ICU with consult to plastics and/or needed skin grafting. For smaller areas -> may used topical lidocaine jelly (calculate max dose prior to application). May need antibiotics for dirty/contaminated wounds, which is different than normal thermal burns that don't typically require antibiotics. the_resuscitationist @the_resuscitationist #RoadRash #Thermal #Injury #Friction #trauma #clinical #video #NSFW
