causes: fire steam chemical electricity radiation

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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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