Depth
Blistering, Fluid loss, moderate to severe pain, 2-3 weeks
Partial-Thickness (2nd degree)
Chest, Shoulders, Biceps, neck
18%
Example: Hot coffee spilled on child, affecting the arms and torso
Thermal Burns
Treatment for Thermal burns
Cool/cold water
Do NOT break blisters
Dry sterile dressing or burn sheet
Leave clothing if it is stuck to skin
Outermost layer
Minor to moderate pain
Sunburn
First Degree (Superficial)
back of arms, back of head.
Covered by T-shirt
13.5%
Example: Battery Acid
Chemical burn
Treatment for Electrical Burns
UNPLUG/DISCONNECT/TURN OFF
Cover burns with dry sterile dressing
Transport
All Layers of skin
Muscle and tissue involvement
No Pain
Third Degree (Full Thickness)
Both legs in 8 year old
33%
Example: Chewing through a lamp cord
Electrical Burns
Chemical burn treatment
Brush off chemical
Flush with LOTS of water (10 Minutes)
Dry sterile dressing
Head of 6 year old
12%
Breathing in smoke from a structure fire
Respiratory (Inhalation) burns
Multi-system Trauma
Treat what you can find
Be alert for signs and symptoms of other injuries.
Lower part of body up to ribcage in infant
37%