1.3.3 Burns

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By the end of the lesson, cadets

should be able to:
1.
List and describe the three types of

burns
2.
Assess the severity of burn injuries
3.
Administer first aid treatment to the

victim
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Scope
Introduction
Types of Burns
Severity of
Burns
Treatment of
Burns
Conclusion
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Introduction
Definition:
Burns are injuries to the skin or
mucous membrane from excessive
heat or cold, chemical substances
or electrical current
Burns cause most painful injuries
Accurate assessment is vital
Management and rapid transport is critical
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Types of
Burns
Thermal
Burns
Chemical
Burns
Electrical
Burns
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Warning!
The following slide contain
pictures of shocking nature
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Types of Burns
Thermal Burns:
Destroy tissues through heat
Burning in the tissues
continues for about 10
minutes following the critical
burn injury
Smoke inhalation and carbon
monoxide poisoning
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Thermal Burns due to Scalding
Casualty burnt by overheated tool
Leg scalded by boiling water
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Thermal Burns due to Friction

Rope Burn
Rope Burn blisters on nearly every finger
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Types of Burns
Chemical Burns
chemical contact
destroy tissues through protein
coagulation
extent of tissue destruction depends on
duration of contact, concentration &
amount of tissue exposed
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Warning!
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Chemical Burns
Extensive damage to face due to using

corrosive paste
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Types of Burns
Electrical Burns:
Occurs when some body parts complete
the electrical circuit
Electrical current passes through the body
and destroys internal tissue (muscles,
nerves, etc)
Can be extremely deceiving (not obvious)
as there may be no significant signs of
surface burns
A small surface wound may uncover
widespread underlying tissue damage
May induce cardiac arrest (heart failure)
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Warning!
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Electrical Burns
Oral burn from biting on electrical cable
Lineman burnt while attending to

electrical cable
High voltage electrical burn

through the sole of a shoe
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Severity of Burns
Depth
First degree
Second degree
Third degree
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Warning!
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Severity of Burns
First Degree:
- Superficial partial
thickness burn involving
only the epidermal area
- Redness, tenderness and
peeling
- Heals within one or two
weeks without scarring
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Severity of Burns
Second Degree:
- Deep, partial thickness
burn involving the dermis
and epidermis
- Characterised by red or
mottled (spots) skin, often
with blisters
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Severity of Burns
Third Degree:
Full thickness burn

All sensation is lost
Characterized by
charred skin
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THIRD DEGREE BURN
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First Aid
Treating Burns and Scalds
Reduce the spread of heat, pain and swelling by placing the burnt
area under cold running water or immersing it in cold water for at
least 10 minutes
Gently remove any rings, watches, belts or constricting
clothing from the injured area before it starts to swell
Cover the injured area with clean, preferably sterile, nonfluffy material
A burnt face may be covered with a gauze mask, with holes cut
into it to assist the victim in breathing.
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First Aid
Do not break blisters or remove anything that is
sticking to a burn.
Do not apply lotions, toothpaste, ointments or grease
to the injured area.
NOTE:
For severe burns, call 995 for an
emergency ambulance.
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Question 1
What is the definition of burns?
Burns are injuries to the

skin or mucous membrane
from excessive heat or
cold, chemical substances
and electrical current
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Question 2
Name the three types of burns.
Thermal Burns
Chemical Burns
Electrical Burns
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Question 3
What are the features of
second-degree burns?
Deep, partial thickness burn
involving the dermis and
epidermis
Characterised by red or mottled
(spots) skin, often with blisters
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Conclusion
While some burns may be treated
with first aid, most burns are
severe injuries that require
immediate medical attention.
In general, if you are unsure of the
severity of any burn, seek medical
attention promptly.
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BURNS

By the end of the lesson, cadets

List and describe the three types of

Assess the severity of burn injuries

Administer first aid treatment to the

Thermal Burns due to Scalding

Casualty burnt by overheated tool

Leg scalded by boiling water

Thermal Burns due to Friction

Rope Burn blisters on nearly every finger

Extensive damage to face due to using

Oral burn from biting on electrical cable

Lineman burnt while attending to

High voltage electrical burn

Full thickness burn

THIRD DEGREE BURN

Burns are injuries to the

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