Al-Muthana University College of medicine First

stage

Name: Hur kadhim jabaar

Subject : Burnett

Date : 2022\4\16.

Supervised by : Dr.Wessam Sajed Al- Obody.

 Burns are tissue damage that results from heat, overexposure to the sun
or other radiation, or chemical or electrical contact

Types of Burns

Burns fall into three categories based on severity. The types of burns
are:2

First-degree (superficial): Affects only the epidermis (the outer layer of the
skin), causing redness and pain

Second-degree (partial thickness): Affects the epidermis

and dermis (inner layer of the two main layers of skin) and includes signs
of redness, swelling, blisters, and blotches

Third-degree (full thickness): Affects the outer layers of skin as well as fat
and other tissues, with the skin darkening or becoming white and tough
looking. Third-degree burns may not hurt, as nerves may have been
damaged.
What to Do Immediately After a Burn

If you or someone around you gets burned, these are some general steps
you should take immediately:

Step away from the source of the burn.

Gently flush the area with cool water to reduce the temperature. Never
use ice.1

Remove clothing from the wound unless it's sticking; in that case, leave it
for medical professionals to remove. Take off any jewelry before the
area can swell.

Cover the burn with a clean cloth or a gauze pad if you have it.

Do not use any greases, sprays, butter, or ointments on a burn, as they

keep the heat in.