How To Identify The Severity Of A Burn
Causes
First
Degree
Second
Degree
Third
Degree
Symptoms
Mild sunburn.
Red or discolored skin.
Contact with hot objects.
Mild swelling and pain.
Contact with hot liquids or steam.
Rapid healing.
Very deep sunburn.
Red or spotted skin.
Contact with hot liquids.
Blisters.
Contact from ignited gas, kerosene or
other flammable products.
A lot of swelling for several days.
Contact with fire or ignited clothing.
Very deep skin and tissue
damage.
Immersion in very hot water.
Contact with hot objects or electricity.
Lose all layers of skin.
Skin turns white or black.
Treatments
Apply a Nexcare™ Reusable Cold Pack to the wound area
for 10 to 20 minutes. Apply first aid cream to the wound
area and cover with a Nexcare™ Premium Soft Cloth
Adhesive Pad. Change dressing daily for 7 days.
Immerse in cold water until pain subsides. Apply dry,
sterile gauze like Nexcare™ Premium Soft Cloth Adhesive
Pad or clean cloth for protection. Do not break blisters or
remove tissue. Consult your health care provider.
Seek medical attention immediately. Do not remove
pieces of burned clothing that may be sticking to burn.
Cover with thick, sterile dressings until you receive
medical help.
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