Burn Levels and Degrees in First Aid
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How is the percentage of body involvement in burns calculated?

Total percentage of burned areas added together

Which degree burn involves red, non-blistered skin?

  • First-degree burn (correct)
  • Second-degree burn
  • Third-degree burn
  • Second-degree burns involve blisters and some thickening of the skin.

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    Third-degree burns result in widespread thickness with a white, __ appearance.

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    Study Notes

    Burn Levels

    • Calculating the percentage of the body involved in a burn: 18% for each leg, 1% for the groin, and varying percentages for other areas.

    Types of Burns

    • Three primary types of burns: first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree.
    • Degrees are based on the severity of skin damage, with first-degree being the most minor and third-degree being the most severe.

    Damage Includes

    • First-degree burns: characterized by red, non-blistered skin.
    • Second-degree burns: identified by blisters and some thickening of the skin.
    • Third-degree burns: marked by widespread thickness with a white, leathery appearance.

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    Learn about calculating the percentage of body burned and the three primary types of burns: first-, second-, and third-degree. Understand the severity of damage to the skin and how to respond to medical emergencies.

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