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$Unique_ID{BRK05004}
$Pretitle{}
$Title{BURNS}
$Subject{BURNS First Second Third Degree burn burned}
$Volume{}
$Log{}
Copyright (c) 1993 Creative Multimedia
BURNS
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I. FIRST DEGREE BURNS
Signs To Look For:
First Degree Burns cause injury to the outside layer of the skin, cause
no blistering and are commonly caused by sunburn, contact with hot objects,
hot water or steam. Redness, mild swelling and pain may be present.
Immediate Treatment:
1. Put the burned area under cold running water or apply a cold compress
until the pain decreases.
2. Cover the burn with clean, sterile bandages.
II. SECOND DEGREE BURNS
Signs To Look For:
Second Degree Burns cause injury to the layers beneath the skin surface,
and are commonly caused by deep sunburn, hot liquids and flash burns from
gasoline or similar substances. Blisters, redness, swelling for several days,
pain, and a moist appearance on the skin surface may be present.
Immediate Treatment:
1. Put the burned area under cold running water or apply a cold compress
until the pain decreases.
2. Cover the burn with clean, sterile bandages.
3. Elevate burned arms or legs.
4. Seek medical attention
III. THIRD DEGREE BURNS
Signs To Look For:
Third Degree Burns destroy all layers of the skin, and are commonly
caused by fire, prolonged contact with hot substances and electrical burns.
White, charred or destroyed skin may be present, but there will be little pain
due to nerve ending damage.
Immediate Treatment:
1. Do NOT remove clothes that are stuck to the burn, put ice or ice water
on the burn, or apply ointments or antiseptics.
2. If the victim is on fire, smother the flames with a blanket or rug or
jacket.
3. Place a cool cloth on burns of the face, hands or feet.
4. Cover the area with thick, sterile dressings.
5. Elevate burned hands, legs or feet.
6. Call for an ambulance immediately.
For Chemical Burns:
1. Flush the burned area with running water for at least 5 minutes, while
removing clothing from the burned area.
2. Cover the burn with thick, sterile dressings, and treat as above.
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This Section has been prepared as a quick-reference, but should in no way
substitute for the extensive and professional training you should receive to
be fully prepared for an emergency. We recommend you contact your local
hospital or American Red Cross for comprehensive First Aid training and
certification.