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BurnsBurns
CAUSES:CAUSES:
FireFire
SteamSteamChemicalChemical
ElectricityElectricity
RadiationRadiation
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Types of BurnsTypes of Burns
First DegreeFirst Degree
Second DegreeSecond Degree
Third DegreeThird Degree
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Types of BurnsTypes of Burns
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SymptomsSymptoms
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High exposureHigh exposure
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First AidFirst Aid
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Do not!Do not! Do not break the blister. It willDo not break the blister. It will
increase chance of infectionincrease chance of infection
Do not use adhesive dressing or aDo not use adhesive dressing or a
tape on the skintape on the skin
Do not apply lotions, ointments orDo not apply lotions, ointments orfats to the injuryfats to the injury
Do not remove any thing sticking toDo not remove any thing sticking to
the burnthe burn
Do not use cotton wool or any otherDo not use cotton wool or any other
fluffy materialfluffy material
Do not apply ice directly to burnDo not apply ice directly to burn
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Rule of NineRule of Nine
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Severity depend onSeverity depend on
DALODALO D=depth of the burnD=depth of the burn
A =area covered by BurnA =area covered by Burn
L=LocationL=Location O=Origin or source of BurnO=Origin or source of Burn
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Critical BurnsCritical Burns
2nd degree burns which are larger2nd degree burns which are larger
than the palm of the casualtythan the palm of the casualty
All 3rd degree burnsAll 3rd degree burns
Burns on face, joint or genitalsBurns on face, joint or genitals
If the area burnt is larger than 9%If the area burnt is larger than 9%
there is always the possibility ofthere is always the possibility ofshock!shock!
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Remember!Remember!
Electrical Injuries can killElectrical Injuries can kill
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High Voltage CurrentHigh Voltage Current
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Electrical BurnsElectrical Burns
Human body is a very goodHuman body is a very good
conductor of electricityconductor of electricity
Some body parts like skin resistSome body parts like skin resist
the electrical current .Thisthe electrical current .This
resistance produces heatresistance produces heat
,resulting in burn injuries.,resulting in burn injuries.
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Electrical burnsElectrical burns
Severity depends upon:Severity depends upon:
the type and amount of contactthe type and amount of contact
the current path through the bodythe current path through the body
how long the contact lastedhow long the contact lasted
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Sign and symptomsSign and symptoms
UnconsciousUnconsciousShockShockBreathing difficultyBreathing difficulty
Weak irregular pulseWeak irregular pulseObvious burns on skin often onObvious burns on skin often on
hands or foothands or footFractureFractureHeart arrestHeart arrestRespiratory arrestRespiratory arrest
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Electrical BurnElectrical Burn
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Electrical burnElectrical burn
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Fracture? In an electricalFracture? In an electrical
BurnsBurns
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Removing danger is theRemoving danger is the
priority!priority!
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First AidFirst Aid Make the area safe, never approach untilMake the area safe, never approach until
the power is turned off and stay at leastthe power is turned off and stay at least20 yards away.20 yards away.
Follow ABC of resuscitation and be readyFollow ABC of resuscitation and be ready
to resuscitateto resuscitate
Cool the burns by flushing with water andCool the burns by flushing with water andcovering with sterile dressingcovering with sterile dressing
Treat shock and immobilize any fracturesTreat shock and immobilize any fractures
If unconscious ,put in recovery positionIf unconscious ,put in recovery position
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First Aid for BurnFirst Aid for Burn
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Fracture? ImmobilizeFracture? Immobilize
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Treat for ShockTreat for Shock
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Unconscious ? RecoveryUnconscious ? Recovery
PositionPosition
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Be ready to ResuscitateBe ready to Resuscitate
Hi t tiHi t ti
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Hints on preventingHints on preventing
electrical fireelectrical fire
Always unplug the television andAlways unplug the television andother electrical appliances whenother electrical appliances when
you're using them to makeyou're using them to make
absolutely sure they are safe.absolutely sure they are safe.
Fires can be caused by faultyFires can be caused by faulty
wires. Check that your plugs arewires. Check that your plugs arecorrectly wired and sockets arecorrectly wired and sockets are
not overloadednot overloaded..
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Stop, Drop and Roll!Stop, Drop and Roll!
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Cold Contact BurnsCold Contact BurnsCauses:Causes:
Contact with Cryogenic liquid or cold gasContact with Cryogenic liquid or cold gasSign Symptoms:Sign Symptoms:Affected part may swell and becomeAffected part may swell and become
painfulpainfulBlisters may appearBlisters may appearAffected part appear waxy and yellowAffected part appear waxy and yellowGeneral body temperature may reduceGeneral body temperature may reduceShockShock
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First AidFirst AidMove the causality into warm roomMove the causality into warm room
Make the causality comfortableMake the causality comfortableRemove any clothing that may restrictRemove any clothing that may restrict
circulation to the frozen areacirculation to the frozen area
Immerse the affected part in warm waterImmerse the affected part in warm water
Cover the part with sterile dressing andCover the part with sterile dressing andlarge protective bulky covering.large protective bulky covering.
Treatment for shockTreatment for shock
If massive exposure ,immerse the wholeIf massive exposure ,immerse the whole
body in to warm waterbody in to warm water..
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PreventionPrevention
Handle carefullyHandle carefullyAlways wear protective glovesAlways wear protective gloves
Wear eye goggles or face shieldWear eye goggles or face shield
Try to cover all exposed skin byTry to cover all exposed skin by
wearing long sleeves ,cuff lesswearing long sleeves ,cuff less
pants, safety boots and gloves.pants, safety boots and gloves.
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