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  1. $Pages,3
  2. $Title,2nd Degree Burns
  3. $Page1
  4. $Sounds,STL21,STL22
  5. $SubTitle,Signs To Look For:
  6. $Text,     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.
  7. $Text,     Blisters, redness, swelling for several days, pain, and a moist appearance on the skin surface may be present.
  8. $End1
  9. $Page2
  10. $Sounds,IT21,IT22,IT23
  11. $SubTitle,Immediate Treatment:
  12. $Text,1. Put the burned area under cold running water or apply a cold compress until the pain decreases.
  13. $Text,2. Cover the burn with clean, sterile bandages.
  14. $Text,3. Elevate burned arms or legs.
  15. $End2
  16. $Page3
  17. $Sounds,IT24
  18. $SubTitle,Immediate Treatment:
  19. $Text,4. Seek medical attention.
  20. $End3
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