2nd Degree Burns
By: Marcy Jacobs
What is a 2nd degree burn?
On face
As you can see, the wound healed, but there is still scars where the burn took place.
On Hands
You should stay away from using your hands while you have the burn and treat it right so it will heal.
On feet
Having a severe burn like this on your feet, you should stay off of your feet until it heals.
What causes 2nd degree burns?
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Can it be transmitted?
What are the symptoms?
How can you treat or cure these burns?
1. Rinse the burn in cool water temperature. The cool water lowers the body temperature and stops the burn from becoming too serious. Do NOT use ice cold water to rinse the burn, because it could cause tissue damage.
2. Clean the burn with mild soap and water, but don't clean it with your hands or anything dirty because that can cause infection to the blisters. Also, do NOT break the blisters. Next, pat the damaged area with a dry, clean towel and apply antibiotic ointment to the area. Do NOT put sprays or butter on burns because it traps the heat inside the burn, which we want out.
3. Bandage the burn, but not if the blisters are not opened up. Put a bandage on if you know your clothes will irritate the burn. If you put a bandage on, make sure you put it on loosely, because you don't want a lot of pressure on the burned skin.
4. Lastly, if the burn is on a leg or arm make sure to keep it raised to decrease swelling. Also, keep the leg or arm movement normal so the skin doesn't heal too tightly, which can limit movement in that area for a long time.
http://www.webmd.com/first-aid/tc/home-treatment-for-second-degree-burns-topic-overview
Interesting facts:
The condition of the burn is judged by the amount of body surface area (BSA) involved as well as the depth of the burn.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/medicine/diseases-and-conditions/pathology/burns