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NURSING DIAGNOSIS 3
Ineffective tissue perfusion related to compression and impaired vascular circulation in the extremities with circumferential burns, as demonstrated by decreased or absent peripheral pulses.
Patient outcomes
Adequate tissue perfusion, as manifested by strong peripheral pulses.
No tissue injury in the extremities secondary to inadequate perfusion from oedema or eschar.
Nursing interventions
Assess peripheral pulses every hour for 72 h. Notify the physician of changes in pulses, capillary refill or pain capillary refill or pain
Elevate upper and lower extremities
Be prepared to assist with escharotomy or fasciotomy
Rationales
Assess peripheral perfusion and the need for escharotomy
Decrease oedema formation
Allows oedema expansion and restore peripheral perfusion