Whenever people hear the word burn, they imagine a sweltering sensation that is commonly associated with touching something hot, like a hot stove or a pot. However, It is more than just that: it is characterized as damage to our skin or even to deeper layer that can cause severe or permanent damage if it is not handled properly. It is the most common form of injury in the home, especially in children. The items that can cause burns are common household items that we interact with on a daily basis: steam, hot water from bathtub, spilled drinks, hot food, etc. In addition, a burn does not have to be caused by fire; chemical, electrical, or to a lesser extent, radiation exposure can lead to burns as well. Despite its daily occurrences,
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The more the damage spreads to the deeper layer of the skin, the more severe it is. There are three primary types of burns: first, second, and third. First degree burn is the minor while third degree burn being the most severe. Technically, there is a rare case called fourth degree burn. Fourth degree burn are typically caused as the result of the skin being exposed to an extended period of time to the source of the burn; it can be in prolonged contact with fire, chemical, or scalding fluid. Furthermore, electrical and radiation source can cause fourth degree burn as well. The wound can be spotted recognized by the destruction of skin, exposure of underlying tissues such as muscle, fat, and can even expose the bone. The surrounding tissue of the wound will be charred …show more content…
It is the worst case, causing the most damage, extending through all layers of the skin, from the stratum corneum to the stratum germinativum. It can reaches bloodstream, major organs, bones, and can lead to death. Signs of third degree burns are widespread thickness with white, leathery appearance, and charred or dark brown skin. The damage caused by this type of burn is so extensive that the feeling of pain is impossible due to severe damage to the nerves. Do not try to treat the wound, call 911 immediately. There is no timeline on the recovery of third degree
The more the damage spreads to the deeper layer of the skin, the more severe it is. There are three primary types of burns: first, second, and third. First degree burn is the minor while third degree burn being the most severe. Technically, there is a rare case called fourth degree burn. Fourth degree burn are typically caused as the result of the skin being exposed to an extended period of time to the source of the burn; it can be in prolonged contact with fire, chemical, or scalding fluid. Furthermore, electrical and radiation source can cause fourth degree burn as well. The wound can be spotted recognized by the destruction of skin, exposure of underlying tissues such as muscle, fat, and can even expose the bone. The surrounding tissue of the wound will be charred …show more content…
It is the worst case, causing the most damage, extending through all layers of the skin, from the stratum corneum to the stratum germinativum. It can reaches bloodstream, major organs, bones, and can lead to death. Signs of third degree burns are widespread thickness with white, leathery appearance, and charred or dark brown skin. The damage caused by this type of burn is so extensive that the feeling of pain is impossible due to severe damage to the nerves. Do not try to treat the wound, call 911 immediately. There is no timeline on the recovery of third degree