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    Burns are caused by contact with heat, flames, hot liquids or electricity. They are assessed based on the depth of skin damage, ranging from superficial first-degree burns affecting just the outer layer, to deeper second-degree burns involving both the outer and inner skin layers, and severe third-degree burns destroying the entire thickness of skin. For major burns, the injured area should be cooled with lukewarm water or compress until the pain eases, then covered with sterile gauze and elevated. More severe burns may require emergency medical attention.

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    Burns are caused by contact with heat, flames, hot liquids or electricity. They are assessed based on the depth of skin damage, ranging from superficial first-degree burns affecting just the outer layer, to deeper second-degree burns involving both the outer and inner skin layers, and severe third-degree burns destroying the entire thickness of skin. For major burns, the injured area should be cooled with lukewarm water or compress until the pain eases, then covered with sterile gauze and elevated. More severe burns may require emergency medical attention.

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    Burns are caused by contact with heat, flames, hot liquids or electricity. They are assessed based on the depth of skin damage, ranging from superficial first-degree burns affecting just the outer layer, to deeper second-degree burns involving both the outer and inner skin layers, and severe third-degree burns destroying the entire thickness of skin. For major burns, the injured area should be cooled with lukewarm water or compress until the pain eases, then covered with sterile gauze and elevated. More severe burns may require emergency medical attention.

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    Burns are caused by contact with heat, flames, hot liquids or electricity. They are assessed based on the depth of skin damage, ranging from superficial first-degree burns affecting just the outer layer, to deeper second-degree burns involving both the outer and inner skin layers, and severe third-degree burns destroying the entire thickness of skin. For major burns, the injured area should be cooled with lukewarm water or compress until the pain eases, then covered with sterile gauze and elevated. More severe burns may require emergency medical attention.

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    Define burns.

    1. Burns can include Thermal burns, which are caused by contact with flames, hot liquids or other
    sources of high heat.  Burns can be minor medical problems or life-threatening emergencies.

    Types of burn

    Burns are assessed by how seriously your skin is damaged and which layers of skin are
    affected.
    Your skin has 3 layers:

     the epidermis – the outer layer of skin


     the dermis – the layer of tissue just beneath, which contains blood capillaries, nerve
    endings, sweat glands and hair follicles
     the subcutaneous fat, or subcutis – the deeper layer of fat and tissue

    2. Define the care for major burn injury


    Mobilized the burned area under cool like luke warm running water or apply a cool, wet
    compress until the pain eases. Don't use ice. Putting ice directly on a burn can cause further
    damage to the tissue. Remove rings or other tight items. Try to do this quickly and gently, before
    the burned area swells.

    3. Define and explain the types of Thermal injuries


    Thermal burns occur when you come in contact with something hot. Typically, you will suffer a
    thermal burn when you touch Flames or fire, Hot, molten liquid or steam (referred to as a scald)
    Hot objects, such as cooking pans, irons, or heated appliances.
    Treatment for thermal burns depends on the location and severity of the burn. For moderate to
    severe burns, you should immediately call 911 or other emergencies hotline.

    4. Define and explain the types of Electrical injuries.


    Electrical injuries can happen when the body comes in contact with an electric current so the
    first source of this is from defective appliances or other moist places that can attract the
    electricity or from the lightning. The most common cause of electrical burn is coming in contact
    with an extension cord where the insulation material has worn away. Our internal systems are
    not resistant to electricity, so you may be injured if a strong volts enters your body.

    A burn may appear on your skin if an electric current runs through your body. These burns can
    be treated like a thermal or chemical burn. However, if you come in contact with an electric
    current, you should seek emergency medical attention immediately. Electricity can affect
    internal tissues and muscles and have long-term, negative effects on your health.
    5. First aid for burns
    Immerse in fresh cool water (not so cool) apply cool compresses, continues for 10-15 minutes
    Dry with clean cloth and cover with sterile gauze, Do not brake blisters and do not apply
    ointments it may cause infection, elevate burn arms or legs.

    6. Define and explain degrees of burn injuries

    Types of burns we have first degree burn it involves the top layer of skin. burns affect only the outer
    layer of skin, the epidermis.

    There are sign and symptoms of first degree first is redness, painful to touch, skin to show mild
    swelling.

    The next is second degree burn involves the first two layer of skin. burns involve the epidermis and
    part of the lower layer of skin, the dermis.

    Signs are:

    Deep reddening of the skin , pain, blisters, glossy appearance from leaking fluid or possible loss of
    some skin.

    Third degree burn which is penetrate the entire thickness of the skin and permanently destroy
    tissue. Third-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis. 

    The signs are loss skin layers, skin dry and leathery skin possible charred or with patches that appear
    white, brown, or black.

    Fourth-degree burns. Fourth-degree burns go through both layers of the skin and underlying tissue
    as well as deeper tissue, possibly involving muscle and bone. There is no feeling in the area since the
    nerve endings are destroyed.

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