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Category Archives: Burn Injuries
What are the degrees of burn injuries?
When dealing with burns, it is important to understand how severe the injury itself is as this will determine how to treat it and what to expect during the healing process. To this end, burn severity is divided into three primary categories: first, second and…
Should you put ice on a major burn?
You have probably had at least one skin burn during your lifetime. While painful, burns are alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, according to the Cleveland Clinic, approximately 500,000 Americans require medical treatment for the burns they suffer every single year. For minor burns,…
What causes a fiery crash?
A car bursting into flames is not an uncommon sight on the big screen. But did you know that statistically speaking, more people face injury in car fires than apartment fires? It is potentially a more common risk than you know. Obviously not every car…
Possible complications of burn injuries
Thanks to research and advancements in medicine, the prognosis for surviving a burn injury is much better now than it was in the past. However, while a person is now more likely to survive a severe burn injury, it could cause permanent scarring and other…
4 causes of burns
There are several ways of categorizing burn injuries. One way is by the severity. A superficial burn, sometimes called a first-degree burn, is relatively mild. The most severe burn injuries are full-thickness, or third-degree, burns. Another way of categorizing burns is by what caused them.…
Do not put ice on any burn injury
Burn injuries are alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, according to the American Burn Association, almost half a million people need medical treatment for burns every single year. Sadly, many of these individuals suffer burns in car accidents or industrial accidents. Burns can range…
Are there different types of burn injuries?
Burns are very common. In addition to minor effects, they can also cause devastating, life-altering injuries. According to EmergencyPhysicians.org, burn injuries cause the death of approximately 4,000 people every year in the U.S. When determining severity, the type of injury can play a role. Here…
How do doctors treat minor burns
\Because of a personal injury, you suffered major burns. You know you probably have a legal case against the at-fault party, but you must focus on recovery now. How should you treat your injuries? Mayo Clinic explores treatment options for burns. Help the healing process…
What is a third-degree burn?
Burn injuries have many causes, including exposure to open flames, electrical shock, and scalding. While first and second-degree burns are definitely painful and often require medical treatment, third-degree burns are much more serious. According to Healthline, third-degree burns can lead to major health issues and…
Are there different degrees of severity in burn injuries?
Burn injuries can represent chronic pain, loss of function and physical impairment. Unfortunately, some burn injuries are catastrophic enough to warrant amputation. Many individuals do not realize there are numerous types of inciting events and levels of severity to burn injuries. People can suffer burns…
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