Burn first aid ppt

Definition, causes, classification, management and prevention

1. Burn Injury Mr. Mahesh Chand MTIN, Changa

2. Burn Burn is defined as breakdown in the continuity of skin due to radiation, chemical, thermal and electrical cause.

3. Causes/ Types of Burn

4. Classification of Burn It is classified according to degree, depth and severity. According to Degree : 1 st degree 2 nd degree 3 rd degree 4 th degree According to Depth : Superficial Burn Partial burn Partial thickness burn Full thickness burn

5. According to Severity : Mild burn Moderate Burn Severe Burn

6. First Degree Burn: (superficial ) burn that affects the outer layer of skin (epidermis). First Aid

7. Most sunburns are first degree burns The skin becomes red and dry and may swell and be painful to touch Usually heals within 6 days without permanent scarring.

8. First Aid for First Degree Burns: Stop the burning- remove the victim from the source of the burn Cool the burned area with cool, running water Use sheets or towels soaked in water to cool a burn on the face or other areas that cannot be soaked Wearing gloves, loosely cover the area with dry, sterile bandages

9. Second Degree Burn: (Partial thickness) A burn that involves the top layers of the skin (epidermis and dermis) Blisters form and may discharge clear fluid Skin appears wet and blotchy Heals within 2-4 weeks; may have slight scarring

10. First Aid for Second Degree Burns: Obtain medical care immediately if burns are larger than 2-3 inches or are on the face/hands Cool the burned area with cool water/cloths Do not break blisters or remove tissues Loosely cover with dry; sterile bandages If burns cover a large area of the body cover victim with clean/dry sheets to prevent infection and reduce pain Elevate the burned area above heart level

11. Third Degree Burn: ( full thickness) A burn that involves all the layers of the skin and some underlying tissues (fat, muscles, bones, nerves)

12. Skin becomes darker and appears charred Underlying tissues may look white Very painful unless nerves are destroyed; then it is painless Takes months-years to heal; often with permanent scarring Some victims require skin-grafting or plastic surgery

13. First Aid for Third Degree Burns: Obtain medical care immediately Determine if the victim is breathing; give rescue breaths if necessary Do not remove clothing stuck to the burn, break blisters, or remove tissue Do not apply anything cold to the burn Loosely cover the area with sterile/dry bandages or clean cloth

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