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Nov 30, 2020

Burns

A burn is tissue damage that results from scalding, overexposure to the sun or other radiation, contact with flames, chemicals or electricity, or smoke inhalation.

A burn is tissue damage that results from scalding, overexposure to the sun or other radiation, contact with flames, chemicals or electricity, or smoke inhalation.

When a burn injury occurs, it causes a break in the skin and may subsequently cause an infection if not treated appropriately or right away.

Burns are divided into three categories: first-degree or superficial burns, second-degree or partial-thickness burns, and third-degree or full-thickness burns.

What to do if the burns are major?
Until emergency help arrives:

  • Protect the burned person from further harm
  • Remove jewelry, belts, and other restrictive items
  • Cover the area of the burn
  • Don’t immerse severe burns in water
  • Elevate the burned area
  • Watch for signs of shock

he burn treatment depends on the extension and how deep the burn is. Sometimes the use of advanced dressing could be enough; whereas in a few cases it is necessary to perform surgical procedures using dermal substitutes

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