Table of contents

• Topic: Burns
• Level: Body
• Classification of burns
• Definition
Different types of burns
Degrees of burns
A. First-degree burns
B. Partial thickness or second degree burns
C. Third degree (full thickness burn)
• Burn evaluation
• Further evalution
Obtain a History
Determine the Severity of Injury
A. Burn Size
B. Burn Depth
C. Burn Site
D. Presence of Circumferential Burns
E. Inhalation Injury
F. Electrical Injury
G. Age of Patient
H. Associated Injuries
I. Major Underlying Medical Problems
Things to remember
• Burn prevention
• Guidelines