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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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