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Burns
Burns are injuries to the flesh that are caused by chemicals, electricity, heat, radiation or sunlight. While most burns affect primarily the skin, it is important to know that large burns can also be fatal.
476 Questions
Should you peel off the dead second third degree burn skin?
The best thing is to let it fall off, because you might accidentally peel off too much and irritate the sunburn. Hope I helped you, Gigglybeth :)
No! Butter should never be used on a burn since it will hold in the thermal energy, which is just the fun textbook way of saying it holds in the heat.
1st Line treatment is cool... not cold... water. Once you have done that you will need to apply an aloe or silver sulfadiazine cream for the next 48 - 72 hours.
What is another name for first degree burn?
Second degree are also called partial-thickness burns. They are the second least severe type.
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An injury to tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or irradiationeffects.
The commonest type of burn is that due to thermal injury, in which some portion of the body surface is exposed to either moistor dry heat of sufficient temperature to cause local and systemic reactions. Clinically, the extent of such a burn is often expressed as first degree, second degree, and so forth. Different systems of classification exist.
First-degree burns result in some redness and swellingof the injured part, without necrosisof any tissue or the formation of blisters. Healing is completed in a few days without scarring.
Second-degree burns show a variable destruction of parts of the epidermisso that blistering occurs. Healing by regenerationin such superficial burns does not necessitateskin grafting, unless secondary infections ensue; no scarring results.
Third-degree burns are marked by complete destruction of the epidermis of a region, including the necrosis of accessory skin structures like hair and sweat-gland. A brownish-black escharmarks the destroyed tissue. This is sloughoff and that defect becomes filled with granulationthat later consolidates and changes to form a dense, thick scar. Complications may occur without adequate care, and grafting is not unusual, sometimes being required because of contractureof the scar tissue.
In fourth-degree burns, tissue is destroyed to the level of or below the deep-fascialying beneath the subcutaneousfat and connective tissue of the body. Muscle, bone, deeper nerves, and even organs may be injured or destroyed by this severe degree of burn. Healing is usually a slow, involved process, requiring much reparative and reconstructive work by surgical specialists.
Electrical burns result from the amount of heat incident to the flow of a certain amount of electricity through the resistance offered by tissues. From a practical standpoint, most of the resistance offered to the passage of an electric current is that of the skin and the interface between the skin and the external conductor. Therefore, most electrothermalinjuries are limited to the skin and immediately subjacenttissues, although deep penetrationmay follow large voltages.
Most chemical burns result from the action of corrosiveagents which destroy tissues at the point of contact. Exposure of the skin, eyes, and gastrointestinal-tractare commonest.
What is the best way to treat a 1st or 2nd degree burn?
Keep it clean, covered and protected. Unless larger than the palm of the victim's hand, or placed somewhere sensitive(face, joints, genitals) it can then be left to heal on its own. Keep blisters intact for as long as possible.
At What temperature does a second degree burn occur?
it doesn't have to be hot at all, it depends on the concentration/strenghth of the UV rays.
What symptom distinguishes a second-degree from a third-degree burn?
Third degree burns cause blistered and charred skin. It can also cause your skin to melt.
Menthol has a cool soothing effect on the skin and your body's senses. Also, if used in the right amount, it can tighten pores for a smoother look. The downside to menthol is that it dry's up the skin. If your have dry skin I suggest you don't use it. However oily to normal skin can receive a balenced look from menthol. Try including these ingredients in a homemade facial scrb, becasue they do contain methol:
1.peppermint
2.spearmint
Why is third degree burns so traumatic?
because a third degree burn burned through your nerve endings so you cant feel it First degree burns only touch the surface of the skin, leaving a lot of the nerves unharmed, and free to report the pain back to your brain, third degree burns are much more painful and deep, meaning that the nerves(which are only protected by a thin layer of flammable fat) can be damaged, and unable to report the pain back(it also causes that tingling feeling as the nerves start to repair themselves).
How long do you keep a burn under cool running tap water?
It depends on the burn, but usually you just hold it under the cold water for about 1 to 3 minutes, once again depending on the burn. Only if its a first degree, the others are much more complicated and require medical help.
Hope this helps!
How do you treat a carpet burn?
What you can do is either
* mash up a banana with some honey and yoghurt, and apply it on daily (sounds stupid, works a treat) * Vaseline * Some lip balms * Aloe * Moisturizer with Aloe
Hope U feel better soon!!!
:D
How do you cure a 2nd degree burn?
First Aid for Second-Degree Burns
What are second-degree burns?
Second-degree burns are more serious than first-degree burns because a deeper layer of skin is burned. They can more easily become infected. Also, if the burn affects more than 10% of your skin, you may go into shock because large quantities of fluid are lost from the burned area.
All second-degree burns greater than 2 to 3 inches in diameter should be treated by a medical professional. Smaller burns can usually be treated at home.
What causes second-degree burns?
Second-degree burns are usually caused by:
* deep sunburn
* exposure to flames
* contact with hot liquids
* burning gasoline or kerosene
* contact with chemicals.
What are the symptoms of second-degree burns?
The skin is bright red and blotchy and has blisters. It usually looks wet because of the loss of fluid through the damaged skin.
Second-degree burns are often very painful.
What is the treatment?
The goals of treatment for second-degree burns are easing the pain and preventing infection.
For second-degree heat burns without open blisters, follow these steps:
* Remove jewelry or tight clothing from the burned area before it begins to swell.
* Flush the burn with cool running water or apply cold- water compresses (a wet towel or handkerchief) until the pain lessens. Do not use ice or ice water, which can cause more damage to the burned area.
* Try not to break the blisters. If the blisters break, the exposed skin can become infected.
* Cover the burn with a clean (sterile, if possible), dry, nonfluffy bandage such as a gauze pad. Do not put tape on the burn.
* Do not put ointments, grease, petroleum jelly, butter, or home remedies on the burn. These substances can hold the heat in, making the burn worse.
* Keep burned arms or legs raised to reduce swelling.
* Get medical help for second-degree burns greater than 2 to 3 inches in diameter or for burns on the hands, face, penis, buttocks, or vaginal area.
For second-degree heat burns with open blisters, follow these steps:
* Do not remove clothing if it is stuck to the burn.
* Do not run water over the burn or use water on the bandage because it increases the risk of shock.
* Cover the burn with a clean (sterile, if possible), dry, nonfluffy bandage, such as a gauze pad. Do not put tape on the burn.
For extensive second-degree burns that are more than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, see your doctor.
* You will need extra fluids to replace the large quantities of fluids your body loses through the burned area. Your doctor may give you fluids intravenously (through a tube into your vein).
* Your doctor will prescribe antibiotics because the burned skin can no longer protect your body from infection by airborne bacteria.
* Your doctor will either lightly bandage the burned area with an antibacterial dressing or leave it unbandaged.
* Your doctor will prescribe medicine to kill the pain.
* Your doctor may recommend a skin graft to lessen scarring.
* Your doctor may give you a tetanus booster.
For chemical burns, follow these steps:
* Flush liquid chemicals from your skin thoroughly with running water for 15 to 30 minutes.
* Remove any clothing and jewelry on which the chemical has spilled.
* Brush dry chemicals off the skin if large amounts of water are not available. Small amounts of water will activate some chemicals. Be sure to keep the chemicals away from your eyes.
* Cover the burn with a dry, loose bandage.
How do I take care of a burn?
After you have cleaned and bandaged the burn, leave it alone for at least 24 hours to allow the healing process to begin.
Preventing infection in the exposed skin is an important part of the treatment for second-degree burns. If you have been told to change your bandages, follow these procedures to help prevent infection:
* Wash your hands carefully with soap and water.
* Place the fresh bandage on a clean towel.
* Take off the old bandage gently. Soak it off if it sticks to the burn.
* Wash the burned area gently.
* Check for any changes or worsening of the burned area, such as pus, swelling, or increased redness.
* Apply a thin layer of antibiotic cream to the burn.
* Cover with the clean bandage.
How long will it take a second-degree burn to heal?
Usually, second-degree burns heal in 10 days to 2 weeks. There may be few or no scars if the burn was not too extensive and if infection is prevented.
When should I call a doctor?
See your doctor immediately if you have any of the following:
* fever
* puslike drainage from the burned area
* excessive swelling of the burned area
* increased redness of the skin
* numbness or coolness of the skin beyond the burned area on arms and legs
* a blister filled with greenish or brownish fluid or one that becomes hot again or turns red
* a burn that doesn't heal in 10 days to 2 weeks.
Should you do swimming if you resently got a second degree burn?
It is best if you wait to go swimming if you wait until the burn has healed a little. 2nd degree burns go down into the dermis, if there are any harmful things in the water, the place where you got the burn can get infected.
Is a 4th degree burn full thickness burn?
There is no such thing as a 4th degree burn. Although, there can be very severe 3rd degree burns. To see pictures of some, you can look up "3rd degree burns" in the Google Images search engine.
Methanol is classed as a flammable liquid, it is a class 3 substance on tankers
this chemical can burn, kill you, and is classed as toxic, if you inhale it/ absorb it or comes in to contact with your body, you are going to die, to avoid contamination, PPE- Personal Protective Equipment is needed.
Methanol burns a clear
- eye protection
- gloves
- eye rinse liquid
- overalls- against splashes
- flame retardant and anti static clothing, to prevent fires
- respirators or breathing apparatus for vapours
hope this has helped
A burn victim is someone who has received a burn, often in an accident, like a fire. They are a victim of a burn.
The Pantheon first burned down in 80 AD. It burned down again in 110.
There is a link below to the ancient history section of an article on the Pantheon.
What fossil fuel when burns causes acid rain?
Yes, they do. Every forest fire produces carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide, which combines with rain to make carbonic acid and sulfuric acid.
All natural rain is acidic. Acidic rain is not a new phenomenon. It can be found frozen 500 feet down in the glaciers in the arctic. Every lightning bolt ionizes nitrogen in the atmosphere to produce nitric acid. Lightning causes forest fires and forest fires produce carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide combines with water in the atmosphere to make carbonic acid. Forest fires and volcanoes produce hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide. Hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide combine with water to make sulfuric acid. There are about eighteen hundred thunderstorms on earth occurring as you read this. There are about 80 forest fires at any time in the United States alone. All fauna emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Mount Saint Helens produced more sulfuric acid than all industry in the United States in the past one hundred years. Mount Krakatau that exploded in May 1883 is still spewing out more hydrogen sulfide every day than Mount Saint Helens ever did. Many other volcanoes are generating sulfuric acid every day. Anaerobic bacteria produce hydrogen sulfide. Compared to nature, acid from industry is probably less than 5 percent of the total.
Can you rub butter or ointment to cool a thermal or electrical burn area?
Never apply butter or any substance to a burn. Butter contains oil, and it also contains bacteria.
Apply ice water, do not wrap the burn. You can loosely apply a wet, clean cloth, access the burn. If you feel you need medical attention, go to the hospital.
If you don't need medical attention, do not break the blister. Generally small blisters can be broken, but why. It's better to leave it alone because the dermis underneath is protected in a clean sterile bubble. If you break it, it could get infected. If the blister does break, keep it clean, especially if its on your hands, because your hands get into a number of dirty situations. Keep it clean like any other wound and stop squeezing it, leave it alone.
What hurts more getting electricuted or burned?
Getting electricuted hurts but I believe you die much faster getting elecricuted then being burned.Getting burned is more long and painful.
What causes purple burns on the skin?
Burns are caused by extremes of temperature. They are also caused by chemical reactions.
The colour may vary according to the reaction.
