BURNINJURY

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BURN TYPES, TREATMENT, AND CAUSES

TYPES OF BURNSThere are three primary types of burns,

distinguished by the severity of damage caused

to the injured:

First Degree Burns

Second Degree Burns

Third Degree Burns

FIRST DEGREEBURNS

First degree burns are superficial burns.

They only affect the outermost layer of

skin. Signs of a first degree burn

include:

Redness

Minor swelling or inflammation

Dry or peeling skin

Surface pain

FIRST DEGREEBURN TREATMENTFirst degree burns can usually be treated with first

aid at home.

Soak the wound in cool water, but not ice water

Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for the pain

Apply a soothing aloe vera gel

Apply antibiotic cream and a loose gauze wrapping

to protect the area

SECOND DEGREEBURNS

SECOND DEGREE

Second degree burns are more serious because

they cause damage beyond the top layers of skin.

Second degree burns have characteristics such as:

Skin blisters

Extremely red and sore skin

Wet appearance from burst blisters

SECOND DEGREEBURN TREATMENTSecond degree burns can be treated at home with

first aid:

Run the skin under cool water for at least 15 minutes

Apply antibiotic cream

Take over-the-counter pain medication

Seeking emergency medical assistance for large

burn areas, especially those on the hands, feet,

face or other sensitive areas is always advisable.

THIRD DEGREEBURNS Third degree burns are the most serious burn injury.

They involve damage to every layer of skin. You may

feel less pain with a third degree burn because of the

extent of nerve damage. Third degree burns are

characterized by skin that is:

White and waxy

Charred and dark

Leathery and raised

THIRD DEGREEBURN TREATMENTCall 911 immediately if you or your loved one has

suffered a severe burn.

Third degree burns should never be treated with

at-home remedies. While you wait for medical

treatment:

Lift the injury above your heart

Ensure no clothing is stuck to the burn

CAUSES OF BURNINJURYMany people automatically think house fire when

burn injuries are mentioned. The truth is a variety of

causes lead to burn injuries.

Car accidents

Boating accidents

Defective product accidents

Scalding

Electrocution

COMPASSIONATEBURN INJURYATTORNEYSThe lawyers at the Law Offices of Mark L. Karno & Associates

have represented burn injury victims for decades. We

understand the complexities of these cases.

Call the Law Offices of Mark L. Karno & Associates today at

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experienced burn injury lawyer. Our attorneys represent

clients throughout Aurora, Chicago, and the surrounding

communities.