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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
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