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Burns
1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees
1st degree
• Effects only the first layer of skin (epidermis)
• Characterized by redness and swelling
• Slight pain only in the burned area
First Degree
2nd degree
• Effects both the outer and underlying layer of skin (epidermis and dermis)
• Characterized by redness, swelling, and blistering
• Pain level fluctuates depending on the nerve damage
2nd Degree
3rd degree
• Effects the deeper layers of skin
• Characterized by charring, hard, leather like eschars
• Often painless due to deadened nerves
3rd Degree
Treatments
DO…• Remove source• Remove clothing• Apply cool water• Cover with a sterile
bandage• Seek medical
attention if necessary
DO NOT…• Remain in contact
with the source• Apply butter• Apply ice or cold water• Break blisters• Remove burnt skin
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