Burns -are injuries to the skin, soft tissue, and bone - destroys top, middle, and bottom layers of skin

Types of Burns Chemical- 2 kinds Chemical- 2 kinds -LIQUID -work/home- -stronger the liquid and longer the contact the worse the burn -flush skin or eyes with cool water and remove clothing if in contact Examples: household cleaners, lawn sprays, paint removers

-DRY -dust off skin with brush or towel, don’t touch! ■Electrical -contact with electricity Examples: power lines, lightning, household equipment, outlets Severity depends on 4 things: -strength, direction in body, how long, type of current -check victims breathing and circulation and cover burn with dry, sterile dressing.

Continued Radiation Radiation -from the sun and is called sunburn -treated with sunblock, clothing, and/or ointments for minor burns. Cover to prevent infection Heat -put out any flames and remove anything that can retain heat, but not clothing if stuck -should be kept dry and unbroken -do not use butters or home remedies on major burns

Degrees First degree burn -Superficial -only top layer of skin and is red and painful with some swelling. -heal with in 5 to 6 days without permanent scarring. Example: sunburn, hot water

Degree of burns cont. Second degree burn Second degree burn - Partial thickness -involves top layers of skin and is red with blisters that seep clear fluid, appearing wet. -heals with in 3 to 4 weeks. Examples: sunburn, dry chemical, boiling water, hot grease/pan, heat

Degree of burns cont. Third degree Third degree -Full thickness burn -Destroys all layers of skin and all underlying structures -muscles, bones, nerves, fat -look brown or black -extremely painful and destroys nerve endings causing a victim to not feel the pain -5 to 6 weeks o heal Examples: electricity, fire

Care of burns Stop the burn- by putting out flames and remove victim from source. Call Fast- have someone call 9-1-1, if you are alone provide 1 minute of care and then call. Cool- use large amounts of cool water to area. You can use soaked towels, sheets or clothes Cover- use dry, sterile dressings or clean cloths. Loosely bandage. Covering helps prevent air from entering and reduces pain and infection.