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1 Jasmin Angelica Abarca
BSED MAPEH- II

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3 A burn is a damage to your body tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight or radiation.

4 Types of burns: First-degree burns Second-degree burns Third-degree burns

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6 First-degree burns First-degree burns cause minimal skin damage. They are also called “superficial burns” because they affect the outermost layer of skin. symptoms are redness, tenderness, and soreness.

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8 Second-Degree Burn causes the skin to blister and become extremely red and sore. Some blisters pop open, giving the burn a wet appearance.

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10 Third-Degree Burn are the worst burns.
damage can even reach the bloodstream, major organs, and bones, which can lead to death. symptoms are white, brown, or charred tissue often surrounded by blistered areas.

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13 Do’s and Don'ts

14      DO NOT scrub the burn and do not apply any soap, ointment, or home remedies. Apply ointment, butter, ice, medications, fluffy cotton dressing, adhesive bandages, cream, oil spray, or any old remedy to a burn. This can interfere with proper healing.      DO NOT allow the burn to become contaminated. Avoid breathing or coughing on the burn.      DO NOT disturb or break blister or dead skin.

15      DO NOT give the victim anything to eat or drink, if there is a severe burn.
    DO NOT immerse a severe burn in cold water. This can cause shock.     DO NOT place a pillow under the victim's head if there is an airway burn and he or she is lying down. This can close the airway.      DO NOT use ice.     DO NOT try to remove pieces of cloth from the burned area.

16 Stop the burning. Remove the victim from the heat source.
   DO:      Stop the burning. Remove the victim from the heat source.      Check for any airway obstruction, and to check breathing and circulation. Administer CPR if necessary. Remove clothing that is not stuck to the burn by cutting or tearing it.     Remove rings, belts, shoes and tight clothing before swelling occurs.

17     Remove rings, belts, shoes and tight clothing before swelling occurs.
     Cover the burn with a clean, cotton material. If you do not have clean, cotton material, do not cover the burn with anything.      Keep the victim covered with a blanket to maintain a normal body temperature until medical help arrives.

18      Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if the burn is extensive/ severe/ chemical/ electrical burn/ uncertainty about the burn's severity/ the victim shows signs of shock/ the victim has an airway burn.   

19 Preventing All Levels of Burns
Keep children out of the kitchen while cooking. Place a fire extinguisher near the kitchen. Test smoke detectors once a month.

20 Replace smoke detectors every 10 years.
Measure bath water temperature before use. Lock up matches and lighters. Install electrical outlet covers. Check and discard electrical cords with exposed wires.

21 Keep chemicals out of reach, and wear gloves during chemical use.
Wear sunscreen every day, and avoid peak sunlight. Ensure all smoking products are stubbed out completely. It’s also important to have a fire escape plan and to practice it with your family once a month.

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