This document discusses different degrees of burns and their treatment. A first-degree burn only affects the outer layer of skin, causing dryness, pain and sensitivity. A second-degree burn involves deeper layers of skin and causes swelling and blistering. A third-degree burn is the most severe, affecting all skin layers and potentially underlying tissue. It causes dry, discolored skin that may break open. More serious burns can impact muscles and bones. The document provides guidance on treating different burn degrees, such as cooling with water and seeking immediate medical help for severe burns.

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5. It involves only the outer layer of the skin. The
skin is dry, painful, and sensitive to touch.
A second-degree burn is more serious. It may
cause:

7. Cool burned area with cold (not ice) water.
Do not touch the wound with your hands or
unsterile objects.
Do not put butter, grease or oil.
Do not break blisters that may develop.

8. It involves several layers of skin. The skin
becomes swollen, puffy, weepy, or blistered.
A second-degree burn is more serious. It may
cause:

11. Cool burned area with cold (not ice) water.
Do not touch the wound with your hands or
unsterile objects.
Do not put butter, grease or oil.
Do not break blisters that may develop.

13. It involves all layers of skin and may include any
underlying tissue or organs. The skin is dry, pale
white or charred black, swollen and sometimes
breaks open.
Muscle and even bone may be affected. Burned
areas may be charred black or white. The
person may experience:
• Difficulty breathing
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Other toxic effects, if smoke inhalation also occurred

15. Require immediate medical treatment.
Call for medical help and apply medical treatment.
Make sure the source of burn has been
extinguished.
Cool burned area with cold (not ice) water until
pain lessens.
Cover burned area with a sterile dressing to avoid
infection.
Keep burned arms and legs above heart level.
Have the person lie down to prevent shock.

16. Don’t smoke in bed.
Never run if your clothing catches fire.
Running will fan the flames. STOP, DROP,
and ROLL on the ground to smother the
flame. Smother the flames with a blanket, rug,
or coat.
Use water to douse the fire and cool skin.

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JEROEN O. COLLO
BSED MAPEH