Anterior Segment Injury PDF
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This document describes different degrees of burns and their characteristics, including the signs, symptoms and treatment plans for each type of burn.
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Burns First degree: epidermis is affected ○ Signs: red, swollen skin Second degree: epidermis and superficial dermis ○ Signs: skin blisters Third degree: destroys dermis and deeper/nerve tissue ○ Charring (carbonized, black skin- implies extensive damage) of deeper...
Burns First degree: epidermis is affected ○ Signs: red, swollen skin Second degree: epidermis and superficial dermis ○ Signs: skin blisters Third degree: destroys dermis and deeper/nerve tissue ○ Charring (carbonized, black skin- implies extensive damage) of deeper layers ○ They have loss of sensation because of nerve involvement Second and Third Degree ○ ○
