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    A Wound With Coagulative Necrosis Is Called Burn. A Burn Is A Wound in Which There Is Coagulative Necrosis of The Tissue

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    A Wound With Coagulative Necrosis Is Called Burn. A Burn Is A Wound in Which There Is Coagulative Necrosis of The Tissue

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    This document discusses different types and degrees of burns. It describes first, second, and third degree burns based on the depth of tissue damage. It provides guidelines for treating minor burns with cooling and covering the area. For major burns, it advises calling emergency services and taking steps to prevent further injury like covering the burn, maintaining an open airway, and preventing shock until medical help arrives.

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    This document discusses different types and degrees of burns. It describes first, second, and third degree burns based on the depth of tissue damage. It provides guidelines for treating minor burns with cooling and covering the area. For major burns, it advises calling emergency services and taking steps to prevent further injury like covering the burn, maintaining an open airway, and preventing shock until medical help arrives.

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    A Wound With Coagulative Necrosis Is Called Burn. A Burn Is A Wound in Which There Is Coagulative Necrosis of The Tissue

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    BURN

    A wound with coagulative necrosis is


    called Burn.
    A burn is a wound in which there is
    coagulative necrosis of the tissue.
    Types of Burn
    Burns may be caused by
     Dry Heat: Flame, Hot surface, war injury, friction
    (causing rug burns and rope burns), sun
    (causing a sunburn),
     Scald: Hot liquids, steam
     Electricity: High & Low Voltage
     Chemicals (causing a caustic burn upon
    contact).
     Radio-Dermatitis
     Cold Burn: Frostbite, Chill Blain
    Degrees of Burn
    1 Degree Burn
    st

     First-degree burns are
    usually limited to redness
    (erythema), a white
    plaque and minor pain at
    the site of injury. Slight
    swelling is present.
     These burns involve only
    the epidermis.
     Most sunburns can be
    included as first-degree
    burns.
    2 Degree Burn
    nd

     Second-degree
    burns manifest as
    erythema with
    superficial blistering
     of the skin, and can
    involve more or less
    pain depending on
    the level of nerve
    involvement.
    2 Degree Burn
    nd

     Second-degree burns
    involve the superficial
    (papillary) dermis and
    may also involve the
    deep (reticular)
    dermis layer.
    2 Degree Burn
    nd

     Deep dermal burns usually take more than


    three weeks to heal and should be treated with
    care, because in some people very bad
    hypertrophic scarring can result.
     Burns that require more than three weeks to
    heal are often excised and skin grafted for best
    result.
    3 Degree Burn
    rd

     Third-degree (full
    thickness) burns
    extend into deeper
    tissues. They cause
    white or blackened,
    charred skin that may
    be numb.
    Traditional Clinical
    Nomenclature Depth Example
    nomenclature findings
    Erythema,
    Epidermis significant
    Superficial thickness first degree                      
    involvement pain, lack of
    blisters

    Blisters,
    Partial thickness – Superficial
    second degree clear fluid,                      
    superficial (papillary) dermis
    and pain

    Whiter
    appearance
    or fixed red
    Partial thickness – Deep (reticular)
    third degree staining (no                      
    deep dermis
    blanching),
    reduced
    sensation
    Epidermis, Dermis,
    Charred or
    and complete
    leathery,
    destruction to
    thrombosed
    Full thickness fourth degree* subcutaneous fat,                      
    blood
    eschar formation
    vessels,
    and minimal pain,
    insensate
    requires skin grafts
    DO NOT
     DO NOT apply ointment, butter, ice, medications, fluffy
    cotton dressing, adhesive bandages, cream, oil spray, or
    any household remedy to a burn. This can interfere with
    proper healing.
     DO NOT allow the burn to become contaminated. Avoid
    breathing or coughing on the burn.
     DO NOT disturb blistered or dead skin.
     DO NOT remove clothing that is stuck to the skin.
     DO NOT give the person anything by mouth, if there is a
    severe burn.
     DO NOT immerse a severe burn in cold water. This can
    cause shock.
     DO NOT place a pillow under the person's head if there is
    an airway burn and he or she is lying down. This can close
    the airway.
    FOR MINOR BURNS
     If the skin is unbroken, run cool water over the area of the
    burn or soak it in a cool water bath (not ice water). Keep the
    area submerged for at least 5 minutes. A clean, cold, wet
    towel will also help reduce pain.
     Calm and reassure the person.
     After flushing or soaking for several minutes, cover the burn
    with a sterile bandage (if available) or clean cloth.
     Protect the burn from pressure and friction.
     Over-the-counter pain medications, such as ibuprofen or
    acetaminophen, may be used to help relieve the pain. They
    may also help reduce inflammation and swelling. DO NOT
    give children under 12 aspirin.
     Minor burns will usually heal without further treatment.
    However, if a second-degree burn covers an area more than
    2 to 3 inches in diameter, or if it occurred on the hands, feet,
    face, groin, buttocks, or a major joint, then treat the burn as
    a major burn (see below).
     Make sure the person is up-to-date on tetanus immunization.
    FOR MAJOR BURNS
     If someone is on fire, douse the person with water (if available), wrap the person
    in thick, non-synthetic material to smother the flames (use a wool or cotton coat,
    rug, or blanket), or lay the person flat and roll him or her on the ground. If your
    clothes catch fire, STOP, DROP, and ROLL.
     Call your local emergency number (such as 108).
     Make sure that the person is no longer in contact with smoldering materials.
    However, DO NOT remove burnt clothing that is stuck to the skin.
     Make sure the person is breathing. If breathing has stopped, or if the person's
    airway is blocked, open the airway. If necessary, begin rescue breathing
    and CPR.
     Cover the burn area with a cool, moist sterile bandage (if available) or clean
    cloth. DO NOT use a blanket or towel. A sheet will do if the burned area is large.
    DO NOT apply any ointments. Avoid breaking burn blisters.
     If fingers or toes have been burned, separate them with dry, sterile, non-adhesive
    dressings.
     Elevate the body part that is burned above the level of the heart. Protect the burnt
    area from pressure and friction.
     Take steps to prevent shock. Lay the person flat, elevate the feet about 12
    inches, and cover him or her with a coat or blanket. However, DO NOT place the
    person in this shock position if a head, neck, back, or leg injury is suspected or if
    it makes the person uncomfortable.
     Continue to monitor the person's vital signs (pulse, rate of breathing, blood
    pressure) until medical help arrives.

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