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Burns and scalds are injuries to the body’s tissue or skin and are classified into 3 degrees of severity, according to the depth of the injury

First degree: causing damage to the outer layer of the skin, the epidermis
Second degree: causing deeper damage to the layer beneath the epidermis
Third degree: causing the deepest damage and destruction of all layers of the skin and damage to tissues underneath

Pain
First degree burns: Red and dry skin without blisters
Second degree burns: Wet and red skin; the skin will turn pale white when poked or pressure is applied; blisters appear immediately or after a while
Third degree burns: Severe burn, no elasticity, and no pain

At the scene of the accident: Cool the area under cold running water or apply a cold-water compress. Do not break any blisters. Do not apply toothpaste, ice, fish sauce or other home remedies.
At the hospital: Clean the burned area with a saline solution. Apply silver sulfadiazine cream. Change the dressing after 24-48 hours. Give pain medication regularly and antibiotics if necessary. Wound management is under care of burn surgeon and dermatologist.

Burns cover a large area.
Patient is younger than 5 years old or older than 55 years old.
Electrical burns
Some third degree burns with circumferential burns that go right around the body, arm, leg or finger
Patient has another serious medical condition such as diabetes or takes immunosuppressive medications

Apply extra caution when handling hot items or electrical appliances.

Created When: August 17, 2015

Last modify: February 07, 2023

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