4 Questions
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
Second-degree burns involve blisters and some thickening of the skin.
True
Third-degree burns result in widespread thickness with a white, __ appearance.
leathery
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.
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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