Burn
First Aid by Callaway
First
Degree (superficial) This dry textured, minor burn occurs only when the outer
layer of the skin (the epidermis) is burned. Signs include; red and swelling in
affected area. Examples; sun burn or brief contact with hot surface (such as
touching a hot pan). Takes from 4-6 days to
recover.
Second
Degree- In this moist textured, minor to major burn, the outer epidermis and the
second layer (Dermis) of the skin are burned. Signs include; painful, red, and
blotchy skin. Example; Contact on a hot surface for longer than 5 seconds.
Scarring and infection could occur.
***
A second degree burn that is 2-3 inches it is considered a minor burn, anything
over that is considered a major burn.
Third
Degree Burn- This serious type of burn should not be taken lightly. It affects
all three layers of the skin and can even destroy the nerve endings as a result.
Signs include; extreme pain, numbness, dry and “leather like” skin, and black
charred scabs. They are known to take a long time to heal.
Example; contact with fire or hot objects for a substantial amount of
time.
****
A third degree burn requires immediate medical attention, and in the case of a
large effected area; immediate hospitalization. Call an ambulance or 911 if area
covers more than 2.5 inches.
Minor
burn Treatment
1)Run the affected area under cool
water and ice as soon as possible.
2)Gently pat
dry.
3)Apply an antihistamine such a
Neosporin.
4)Wrap/cover in a
sterile bandage
5)Apply a new bandage every 10-12
hours
Major
Burn Treatment
1)Remain calm and call
911
2)While waiting for medical help to
arrive, remove any foreign substances in the wound, and immerse in
water.
**
don’t apply anything to the burn (this includes bandages or
wraps)
Citations
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/1st-2nd-and-3rd-degree-burns.html
http://www.burnsinjuries.com/3rd-degree-burn.html
First Aid by Callaway
First
Degree (superficial) This dry textured, minor burn occurs only when the outer
layer of the skin (the epidermis) is burned. Signs include; red and swelling in
affected area. Examples; sun burn or brief contact with hot surface (such as
touching a hot pan). Takes from 4-6 days to
recover.
Second
Degree- In this moist textured, minor to major burn, the outer epidermis and the
second layer (Dermis) of the skin are burned. Signs include; painful, red, and
blotchy skin. Example; Contact on a hot surface for longer than 5 seconds.
Scarring and infection could occur.
***
A second degree burn that is 2-3 inches it is considered a minor burn, anything
over that is considered a major burn.
Third
Degree Burn- This serious type of burn should not be taken lightly. It affects
all three layers of the skin and can even destroy the nerve endings as a result.
Signs include; extreme pain, numbness, dry and “leather like” skin, and black
charred scabs. They are known to take a long time to heal.
Example; contact with fire or hot objects for a substantial amount of
time.
****
A third degree burn requires immediate medical attention, and in the case of a
large effected area; immediate hospitalization. Call an ambulance or 911 if area
covers more than 2.5 inches.
Minor
burn Treatment
1)Run the affected area under cool
water and ice as soon as possible.
2)Gently pat
dry.
3)Apply an antihistamine such a
Neosporin.
4)Wrap/cover in a
sterile bandage
5)Apply a new bandage every 10-12
hours
Major
Burn Treatment
1)Remain calm and call
911
2)While waiting for medical help to
arrive, remove any foreign substances in the wound, and immerse in
water.
**
don’t apply anything to the burn (this includes bandages or
wraps)
Citations
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/1st-2nd-and-3rd-degree-burns.html
http://www.burnsinjuries.com/3rd-degree-burn.html
