Burns

BURNS




SHOCK IS THE BIGGEST DANGER WHICH CAN DEVELOP - EVEN WITH SUNBURN


INFECTION IS THE BIGGEST RISK



Types of burns



Superficial(EG mild Sunburn)


    • No blistering

    • Only damage to top layer of skin (Epidermis)

    • Usually heal in 3 – 6 days

    • Hospitalization only for SHOCK, FEVER, DEHYDRATION OR SEVERE PAIN


Intermediate


    • Burns to all epidermis (top layer of skin) and some portion of the dermis

    • They will blister or appear white, under the blister they are red and moist


Deep


    • A full thickness burn destroys the epidermis and dermis.

    • They are dry with a dark brown or leathery appearance

     

    • Most full thickness burns are more than 3cm in diameter



TREATMENT OF BURNS


    • If burn is bigger than 'hand' size get casualty to hospital


    • Remove the source of burn


    • Do not remove burnt on clothing


    • Cool with water for 10 / 20 minutes


    • Cover with sterile dressing (eg cling film / plastic bag)


    • Treat for shock


    • Urgent medical aid


    • No creams, oils etc...



Other types of burns:


Chemical

Electrical



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