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Lesson 5Burns

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Video Viewing: First Aid - Burn

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Worksheet Number 2Reaction on the Video

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Degree of Burn

First Degree Burn

Second Degree Burn

Third Degree Burn

Epidermis

Dermis

Hypodermis

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Burns – Degrees of Burns

1. First-degree burn

a. Only the top layer of skin is

b. The skin is only mildly

c. There is only a little

d. These burns usually within a week.

burned.

discolored.swellin

g.heal

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First-Degree Burn

Epidermis

Dermis

Hypodermis

First Degree Burn

Damage to the outer layer of skin

(epidermis), causing pain, redness, and

swelling.

Redness (Erythema)

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Burns – Degrees of Burns

1. Second-degree burn

a. layers of skin are burned.

b. The skin has a appearance.

c. There is greater swelling, and there are

d. These burns take up to three weeks to heal and should be attended by a

Several

spotty or blotchy

blisters.

physician.

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Second-Degree Burn

Second Degree Burn

Damage to both outer skin and underlying tissue layers (epidermis and dermis), causing pain, redness, swelling, and

blistering.

Blisters (Bulla)

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Burns – Degrees of Burns

1. Third-degree burn

a. layers of skin are burned.

b. There is discoloration.

c. Some skin may be

d. These burns can be

Many

severe

charred.life threatening.

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Third-Degree Burn

Third Degree Burn

Damage extends deeper into tissues (epidermis,

dermis, and hypodermis) causing extensive tissue

destruction. The skin may feel numb.

Full thickness burn with tissue damage

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Heat Burn Treatment

Go through “RAP ABCH” first, then ask if burn was caused by heat.

Determine degree and amount of burn.

If it is a third-degree burn or large second-degree burn, use the “ABCH”, then treat for shock.

Do not attempt to pull off the clothing because skin may come with it.

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Heat Burn Treatment

Cut it off if attached to the skin.

Apply a sterile dressing and elevate.

Seek immediate medical attention.

Burn is first-degree or small second-degree, apply cold water/compress until pain stops.

If you must use ice, provide a barrier.

Do not apply an ointment.

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Chemical Burn Treatment

Determine if burn was caused by a dry chemical.

If so, brush it off, remove clothing, wash area fifteen to twenty minutes.

If not caused by dry chemical, remove clothing and jewelry, wash area for fifteen to twenty minutes.

Seek medical attention in both cases.

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Electrical Burn Treatment

If burn is not chemical, then it’s an electrical burn.

Is victim in contact with electrical source, are you at risk.

If yes, ask adult to turn off power.

May entail calling 911 to have then call appropriate person.

Treatment same as heat burn.

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Electrical Burn Treatment

DR Workbook Question 10c, Pg. 198

In all cases, monitor wound for signs of infection.

Large wounds – seek medical attention to reduce risk of infection.

Serious burn, monitor for signs of shock.

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Words for Spelling Test1. Infection2. Wounds3. Shock4. Chemical5. Treatment

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6.Clothing7. Dressing8. Compress9. Ointment10. Damage

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11.Tissues12. Severe13. Discolored14. Hypodermis15. Swelling

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Grouped Quiz

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