The American Burn Association estimates that 486,000 people seek medical treatment for burns annually. Most burns occur in the home, are caused by a flame or scalding, and have a high survival rate at 96.8%. Despite their high survival rate they are the most painful types of injury and cause disfigurement in severe cases.
The Four Types of Burns XXX
Burns are categorized by the layers of skin affected:
First degree burns. These affect the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the skin. First degree burns cause redness and swelling of the skin. They take up to a week to heal and usually do not require hospitalization.
Second degree burns. Both the epidermis and dermis skin layers are affected. The dermis is the second layer of skin, which contains the sweat glands, hair follicles, and connective tissue. The skin appears swollen with blisters and may be colored red, yellow, or white. Recovery takes up to three weeks.
Third degree burns. These burn all the way through the skin, affecting all skin layers and tissues. The skin appears leathery and colored white and brown. Recovery takes months and is usually incomplete.
Fourth degree burns. These occur when a burn affects the body structures beneath the skin such as muscles, bone, and internal organs. The skin appears black and charred. The damaged areas require surgical removal. …show more content…
Everyone who drives a car faces this risk each time they refuel at a self-serve pump. Static discharge on dry days can ignite the gas fumes near the gas pump handle and then cause a more extensive fire. This occurs when the person walks away from the pump handle while it's fueling the car. The person typically builds up a static charge on her person while waiting inside the car (caused by movement against upholstery and the floor). Fumes can also ignite by lit cigarettes. Spilled gas, sometimes caused by leaking pump handles, can ignite when it contacts a heat source such as a cigarette stub or a hot motorcycle
The Four Types of Burns XXX
Burns are categorized by the layers of skin affected:
First degree burns. These affect the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the skin. First degree burns cause redness and swelling of the skin. They take up to a week to heal and usually do not require hospitalization.
Second degree burns. Both the epidermis and dermis skin layers are affected. The dermis is the second layer of skin, which contains the sweat glands, hair follicles, and connective tissue. The skin appears swollen with blisters and may be colored red, yellow, or white. Recovery takes up to three weeks.
Third degree burns. These burn all the way through the skin, affecting all skin layers and tissues. The skin appears leathery and colored white and brown. Recovery takes months and is usually incomplete.
Fourth degree burns. These occur when a burn affects the body structures beneath the skin such as muscles, bone, and internal organs. The skin appears black and charred. The damaged areas require surgical removal. …show more content…
Everyone who drives a car faces this risk each time they refuel at a self-serve pump. Static discharge on dry days can ignite the gas fumes near the gas pump handle and then cause a more extensive fire. This occurs when the person walks away from the pump handle while it's fueling the car. The person typically builds up a static charge on her person while waiting inside the car (caused by movement against upholstery and the floor). Fumes can also ignite by lit cigarettes. Spilled gas, sometimes caused by leaking pump handles, can ignite when it contacts a heat source such as a cigarette stub or a hot motorcycle