injury caused by exposure to heat or flame, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation or friction.
1st degree burn may lead to red skin and some swelling,
2nd degree leads to blisters and severe pain,
3rd degree burns involve all layers of the skin and cause permanent tissue damage, while
4th degree damage muscle and can be fatal. The treatment of burns may include the removal of dead tissue (debridement), applying dressings to the wound, antibiotics, and skin grafting.
1st degree burn may lead to red skin and some swelling,
2nd degree leads to blisters and severe pain,
3rd degree burns involve all layers of the skin and cause permanent tissue damage, while
4th degree damage muscle and can be fatal. The treatment of burns may include the removal of dead tissue (debridement), applying dressings to the wound, antibiotics, and skin grafting.
