CD-ROM Today 1996 January/CD-ROM Today 1996 January.iso/firstaid/3rddeg/3rddeg.txt

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$Pages,3
$Title,3rd Degree Burns
$Page1
$Sounds,STL31,STL32
$SubTitle,Signs To Look For:
$Text,     Third Degree Burns destroy all layers of the skin, and are commonly caused by fire, prolonged contact with hot substances and electrical burns.
$Text,     White, charred or destroyed skin may be present, but there will be little pain due to nerve ending damage.
$End1
$Page2
$Sounds,IT31,IT32,IT33
$SubTitle,Immediate Treatment:
$Text,1. If the victim is on fire, smother the flames with a blanket, rug or jacket.
$Text,2. Do NOT remove clothes that are stuck to the burn, put ice or ice water on the burn, or apply ointments or antiseptics.
$Text,3. Place a cool cloth on burns of the face, hands or feet.
$End2
$Page3
$Sounds,IT34,IT35,IT36
$SubTitle,Immediate Treatment:
$Text,4. Cover the area with thick, sterile dressings.
$Text,5. Elevate burned hands, legs or feet.
$Text,6. Call for an ambulance immediately.
$End3