To distinguish a minor burn from a serious burn, the first step is to determine the extent of damage to body tissues. The three burn classifications of first-degree burn, second-degree burn and third-degree burn will help you determine emergency care.
1st-degree burnThe least serious burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin is burned, but not all the way through.
The skin is usually redOften there is swellingPain sometimes is present
Treat a first-degree burn as a minor burn unless it involves substantial portions of the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks, or a major joint, which requires emergency medical attention.
Superfrog almost 12 years ago
You never know when that could come in handy.
rshive almost 12 years ago
Once he got fire, he couldn’t figure out what to do with it.
Vet Premium Member almost 12 years ago
A true story of cause and effect.
colcam almost 12 years ago
Quote the Mayo Staff here—
By Mayo Clinic staff
To distinguish a minor burn from a serious burn, the first step is to determine the extent of damage to body tissues. The three burn classifications of first-degree burn, second-degree burn and third-degree burn will help you determine emergency care.
1st-degree burnThe least serious burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin is burned, but not all the way through.
The skin is usually redOften there is swellingPain sometimes is presentTreat a first-degree burn as a minor burn unless it involves substantial portions of the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks, or a major joint, which requires emergency medical attention.
Linguist almost 12 years ago
To Oglug all he knows is that his " first degree " burns hurt like hell ! Thank god, his mate, Moogloog, had Mammoth butter to put on his hands.