When the frightening possibility of receiving a 3rd-degree burn enters into most people’s minds, they tend to think that such a severe burn can only be gotten from having a flame touch the skin for several seconds or more. But the possibility of getting a burn that penetrates and does…
In my previous post two days ago, I wrote about the need to be aware of fire hazards not just inside your home, but surrounding your home as well. The reason: Careless neighbors can cause a fire that spreads to where you live too. Such a situation nearly happened to…
It is important to determine the severity of the burn as this will determine the type of treatment that is necessary and where the burned patient should receive treatment. Minor burns may be treated at home or in a doctor’s office. These are defined as first- or second-degree burns covering…
A burn is an injury to the tissue; it can be caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, radiation or friction. Burns can be classified according to the depth of burn: first degree, second degree and third degree burns. It can also be classified into superficial partial thickness which is the first…
A third degree burn is a burn that causes injury to all three layers of the skin (epidermis, dermis and hypodermis). There may also be damage to fat tissue, muscle and bone. It is the most serious type of burn and may result in extensive scarring as well as other…
A second degree burn is caused by injury to the epidermis which is the first layer of the skin and the dermis which is the second layer of the skin. Causes: Severe sunburns. Contact with hot liquids. Exposure to flames. Contact with chemicals. Clinical features: Blisters. Deep redness. Swelling. Pain,…
Prevention: Burns of all degrees including first degree can be avoided or decreased by following simple measures, burns caused by scalding with hot water can be prevented by careful handling of hot liquids, turning pot handles on the stove out of the reach of children, check the temperature of the…
A first degree burn is caused due to injury to the epidermis which is the outer first layer of the skin; it involves minimal tissue damage and is the least serious type of burn. Causes: Spending too much time in the sun (sun burn part I, II). A brief contact…