Dry heat sources like fire, hot objects, the sun, chemicals and electricity as well as wet heat sources like hot liquids and steam can cause burns and scalds. First degree burns damage only the outer layer of skin and appear as redness and inflammation while second degree burns blister and damage deeper layers of skin. Third degree burns severely damage or destroy skin and can damage deeper tissues, posing a serious risk of infection. For burns and scalds, it is important to run the affected area under cold water for 10 minutes or more, remove jewelry, avoid removing clothing stuck to the burn, apply a sterile dressing, and seek prompt medical attention for anything more than a minor burn or scald.

1. Topic: BURNS & SCALDS
Presented by: Mr.Vijayreddy
Associate Prof cum Vice-Principal
School of Nursing
P.P.Savani University
Surat.

3. Causes of Burns
Dry heat (burns):
• Fire/Stoves
• Hot objects
• Sun
• Chemicals
• Electricity

4. Wet heat (scalds):
• Hot liquids
• Steam

5. What you
see?

6. •Redness
•Swelling
•Blisters
•Charred skin

7. First Degree Burns: Redness,
inflammation, damage only to outer layer
of skin (epidermis)
Remember: Broken skin = Infection Risk

8. Second Degree Burns: Blistering, damage
to deeper layers of skin (dermis)
Remember: Broken skin = Infection Risk

9. Third Degree Burns: Skin severely
damaged or destroyed, some damage to
deeper tissues, serious risk of infection
Remember: Broken skin = Infection Risk

12. What to do with a burn/scald
• Run under/immerse in cold water (10 mins +)
• Remove jewellery
• DO NOT REMOVE clothing stuck to the burn (cut
away excess fabric if necessary)
• Apply sterile dressing, cling film or clean plastic bag
• Treat for shock
ALL BUT THE MOST MINOR BURNS WILL
NEED PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION

17. THANK YOU