1. Burns

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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