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Degrees of Burns
Common Nomenclature superficial (e.g. sunburn) |
Degrees of Burns
Common Nomenclature 1st Degree Burn |
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Degrees of Burns
Common Nomenclature deep superficial (e.g. blisters, painful) |
Degrees of Burns
Common Nomenclature 2nd Degree Burn |
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Degrees of Burns
Common Nomenclature deep, involves dermis, requires grafting |
Degrees of Burns
Common Nomenclature 3rd Degree Burn |
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Degrees of Burns
Common Nomenclature down to muscle/bone (e.g. electrical injuries) |
Degrees of Burns
Common Nomenclature 4th Degree Burn |
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Degrees of Burns
Proper Nomenclature Superficial |
Degrees of Burns
Proper Nomenclature 1st Degree |
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Degrees of Burns
Proper Nomenclature Partial thickness |
Degrees of Burns
Proper Nomenclature 2nd Degree burn Superficial partial thickness & Deep partial thickness |
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Degrees of Burns
Proper Nomenclature Full Thickness |
Degrees of Burns
Proper Nomenclature 3rd Degree |
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Thickness of Burns
Skin layer lost - Epidermis Skin appearance over burn - Pink to red and dry; may have local edema Skin function - present Pain sensation - present Manifestation at the burn site - pain; local edema Treatment - regular cleaning, topical agent of choice Scarring - none Time to heal 3-6 days |
Thickness of Burns
Superficial |
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Thickness of Burns
Skin layers lost - Epidermis and dermis Skin appearance over burn - Fluid-filled blisters; bright pink or red Skin function - Absent Pain sensation - Present Manifestations at the burn site - Severe pain; edema; weeping of fluid Treatment - Regular cleaning, topical agent of choice, may require skin grafting Scarring - may occur in deep burns Time to heal - 14 to >21 days |
Thickness of Burns
Partial Thickness |
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Thickness of Burns
Skin layers lost - Epidermis, dermis, and underlying tissues Skin appearance over burn - Waxy white; dry, leathery, charred Skin function - Absent Pain Sensation - Absent Manifestation at the burn site - Little pain; edema Treatment - Regular cleaning, topical agent of choice, skin substitutes, excision of eschar, skin grafting Scarring - Of grafted area Time to heal - Requires skin grafting to heal |
Thickness of Burns
Full thickness |
