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SECTION VI
BURNS
The severity of a burn depends upon its size, depth
and location. Burns are most severe when located on
the face, neck, hands, feet and genitals. Also, when
they are spread over large parts of the body or when
they are combined with other injuries.
Burns result in pain, infection and shock. They are
most serious when the victims are very young or very
old.
First degree burns are the least severe. They are
characterized by redness or discoloration, mild
swelling and pain. Overexposure to the sun is a
common cause of first degree burns.
Second degree burns are more serious. They are
deeper than first degree burns, look red or mottled
and have blisters. They may also involve loss of
fluids through the damaged skin. Second degree
burns are usually the most painful because nerve
ending are usually intact, despite severe tissue
damage.
Third degree burns are the deepest. They may look
white or charred, extend through all skin layers.
Victims of third degree burns may have severe pain
-- or no pain at all -- if the nerve endings are
destroyed.
FIRST AID FOR BURNS;
FIRST DEGREE FLUSH WITH COOL RUNNING
WATER,APPLY MOIST
DRESSINGS & BANDAGE LOOSELY
SECOND DEGREE APPLY DRY DRESSINGS AND BANDAGE
LOOSELY. DO NOT USE WATER AS IT
MAY INCREASE RISK OF SHOCK
THIRD DEGREE SAME TREATMENT AS SECOND DEGREE
ALL VICTIMS OF SERIOUS BURNS
SHOULD SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP QUICKLY!
Burns may also be caused by chemicals. In these
cases, it is important to remove clothing on which
chemicals have spilled and flush the affected area
with copious amounts of water for 15 to 30 minutes.
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