Burns

1. Classification a. First degree - First degree burns are left red, sensitive, and sometimes swollen. The are the least severe of the three burns in total. b. Second degree - Second degree burns cause deeper, more painful damage and blisters will form and ooze. c. Third degree - Third degree burns will often leave the skin white, soft, black, charred, and leathery. The burned area will have no feeling due to the nerves being destroyed; victims are to receive IMMEDIATE medical attention via hospital. Burns

2. Treatment ● For all burns, call local emergency number for medical assistance. ● Remove person from source of heat ● Cool burned skin to stop burning ● Do not use ice or ice water ● Apply cold water over affected area from faucet or soaked towels ● NEVER apply ointments, sprays, antiseptics, or remedies unless told to do so ● Bandage burn as directed by manual ● Minimize shock ● Keep victim from getting hot/cold Treatment

Wounds B. Wounds 4 types of open wounds or cuts: a. Abrasions - scrape; considered a minor cut (rug burn) b. Lacerations - cuts or tears in skin that are deep (knife wound) c. Avulsion - occurs when skin is partially or completely torn off (severed finger) d. Puncture - when skin is pierced with pointed object, such as an ice pick, making a deep hole in the skin. Punctures can be deep. Wounds