BURNS
Burns are injuries caused by intense heat, electricity, UV radiation, or certain chemicals (acids). When the skin is burned and cells are destroyed, the body loses an ample supply of fluids. Dehydration can follow, leading to a shutdown of the kidneys, a life-threatening condition. Dead tissue infects by bacteria and viruses occurs about two days after the skin has been burned.
First Degree burns occur when only the epidermis is damaged. The burned area is painful, skin is reddend, and slight swelling may be present. Sunburns are usually classified as first degree burns. Although they may cause discomfort, the minor burns are usually not so serious.
Second Degree burns occur when the epidermis and upper layer of the dermis are damaged. The burned area is red, painful, and may have wet shiny appearance if the tissues. Blisters may even form. The moderate burns take longer to heal. If the blisters are not broken and care is taken to prevent infection, the burned skin may grow without permanent scars.
Third Degree burns occur when the enite depth of the skin is destroyed. Because nerve endings have been destroyed, the burned area has no sensitivity. The area can be blackened or gray in appearance. Muscle tissue and bone underneath may be damaged. Regeneration of the skin is NOT possible. Skin grafting must be done to cover the expoed tissues. Third degree burns take weeks to heal and will have permanent scarring.
First Degree burns occur when only the epidermis is damaged. The burned area is painful, skin is reddend, and slight swelling may be present. Sunburns are usually classified as first degree burns. Although they may cause discomfort, the minor burns are usually not so serious.
Second Degree burns occur when the epidermis and upper layer of the dermis are damaged. The burned area is red, painful, and may have wet shiny appearance if the tissues. Blisters may even form. The moderate burns take longer to heal. If the blisters are not broken and care is taken to prevent infection, the burned skin may grow without permanent scars.
Third Degree burns occur when the enite depth of the skin is destroyed. Because nerve endings have been destroyed, the burned area has no sensitivity. The area can be blackened or gray in appearance. Muscle tissue and bone underneath may be damaged. Regeneration of the skin is NOT possible. Skin grafting must be done to cover the expoed tissues. Third degree burns take weeks to heal and will have permanent scarring.