1. Chapter 7

2. Introduction American Red Cross Video
Burns can damage the top layer of skin or the skin and the layers of fat, muscle and bone beneath.
Classifications of burns:
Superficial (1st degree)
Partial thickness (2nd degree)
Full Thickness (3rd degree)
Sources:
Heat (thermal)
Chemical
Electrical
Radiation (Ex. Sun)

4. What to Look For Superficial Burns Partial-thickness Burns
Skin red and dry, area may swell
Heal within a week without permanent scarring
Partial-thickness Burns
Skin red, painful and open and weeping blisters
Skin appears wet and mottled causing swelling
Full-thickness Burns
May destroy fat, muscle, bones or nerves
Skin brown or black(charred)
Tissue underneath appearing white
Painful or painless if nerve damage occurs
Healing requires medical assistance

5. When to Call 911 Trouble Breathing
Burns covering more than one body part or large areas
Suspected burns to airway
Burns to head, neck, hands, feet or genitals
A full-thickness burn and is younger than 5 years or older than 60 years
A burn caused by chemicals, explosions or electricity.

6. What to do until Help Arrives
Heat (thermal) Burns/ Radiation Burns
Check the scene and remove person from source of heat
Check for life-threatening conditions
Cool the burn with cool water but do not apply ice
Cover the burn with sterile and loose dressing
Minimize shock
Do not touch or remove any clothing on burn
Do not try to clean burn or apply ointment
Do not break any blisters

7. What to do until Help Arrives
Chemical Burns
Brush off chemical (it will continue to burn as long as it is on the skin) with gloved hands, towel or sterile dressing.
Flush with cool water with pressure for 20 minutes
Remove contaminated clothing if possible
Chemicals can be inhaled, damaging airway so be aware to be ready to treat a breathing emergency.

8. What to do until Help Arrives
Electrical Burns
Never go to a person unless they are not in contact with power source
Turn off the power source and care for life-threatening conditions.
Call 911
Electrocution can cause cardiac and respiratory emergencies, be prepared to perform CPR
Look for entry and exit wounds and give care