Burns

Burns -Sings of first degree burns include redness of the skin ,pain, swelling || -Skin may be be red and have blisters -Causes Severe Pain || -Often Permanant -Since skin does not grow back, skin grafting usually occurs -Skin can be black, white, charred, or dry ||
 * Types of Burns || Description of burns ||
 * < First Degree* ||< -Only effects the epidermis layer of the skin
 * Second Degree* || -Involves the epidermis, and the top layer of the dermis
 * Third Degree || -Could include skin, fat, muscle, nerves, and very rarely bones.

also called full thickness burns
 * also called partial thickness burns

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First degree

  An example is sunburns -Other than temporary discomfort, these burns are not serious

Second degree

 

3rd Degree Burns 
 * These burns affect only the epidermis and the top layer of the dermis.
 * This will heal over time, but it is a long recovery.
 * 3rd Degree Burns are the most serious of the 3 types.
 * This kind of burn affects all layers of the skin.(epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis)
 * The area that is burned usually feels little to no pain, because there is severe nerve damage in that area.
 * This kind of burn will not heal over time, damage is irreparable.
 * Due to the extensive burning of the skin, skin grafting is usually needed. Skin Grafting is when skin is surgically placed on the the burn area from another portion of the body.

**Duration of Burns**


 * First degree burns usually last 2-3 days
 * Second degree burns can last up to 3 weeks
 * Third degree burns will not heal over time. Skin grafting usually takes place to cover the burn area.

Treatment of Burns

First Degree Burns Second Degree Burns
 * Soak the burn area in water for up to 5 minutes
 * If pain still stays around take tylenol or advil
 * Keep an eye on the area to watch for infection
 * Soak the burn area in water for 15-30 minutes
 * Keep burn area covered to stay away from infection
 * Do not pop blisters
 * Call a doctor if pain worsens

Third Degree Burns
 * Immediatley go to the hospital
 * Do not put ice on the burn

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