This page will discuss the different types of burns and how to care properly. There can be minor burns, including sunburn or burns serious, such as chemical or electrical burns.

Since you know, burns can be very painful. If this is the right way, you can prevent infection or severe complications.

There are three categories of burns, first degree, second degree and third degree. Know and understand the different categories burns will help you answer correctly if you or someone else has a burn injury and is in need of first aid.

FIRST Burns grade:

Are less serious burns affect only the outer layer (epidermis) of skin.

Have symptoms often cause redness skin, swelling and pain.

Affect the outer layer of skin and has not blown up the second layer (dermis).

It should be treated as a burn child unless substantial portions of the feet, face, hands, groin, buttocks or a major are the affected joint. If this is the case, seek medical attention immediately.

SECOND DEGREE burns:

Affect the first and second layer (dermis) of skin.

It causes blisters looking very flushed.

It can cause the skin to separate, like a peeling sunburn.

To inflict severe pain and swelling.

Minor should be treated three inches (7.5 cm.) diameter as a minor burn.

Affecting areas like the face, hands, feet, groin, buttocks or a major joint should be treated as a burn, seek medical attention immediately.

Third degree burns:

It can damage the skin layers and may permanently damage the skin, seek medical attention immediately.

It can cause nerve damage and therefore may not be able to feel much pain, which is a sign of severe nerve damage.

It can affect muscles, fat, and can even cause bone damage.

You can make your skin seems dry and black and white or charred.

It can cause a high risk of dehydration or infection.

MINOR BURNS

The area burned must be placed under cold running water until the pain, at least five minutes.

If the above remedy is not available, then use cold compresses.

On cooling the burned area will help reduce swelling by conducting the heat away from the affected area.

Slightly OBD the affected area dry with a soft clean cloth.

Cover the affected area with aloe vera gel / cream or an antibiotic cream (not petroleum based).

If necessary use a sterile swab stick (wrapped loosely) to prevent infection.

To help relieve pain, take soothing to counter pain, such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, etc.), naproxen (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) or aspirin. Do not give aspirin to children or adolescents.
Minor burns should be seen by any evidence of infection such as redness, fever, swelling, drainage or increased pain. If you note that has developed an infection, seek medical attention. There may be some changes in pigmentation in the affected area. To
help prevent scarring use a fat-free topical gel. Most minor burns usually heal on their own without any major complications.

Severe burns:

Call 9-1-1 or seek immediate medical attention.

Do not touch the burn area of the victim. Do not try to remove the remains. This could further aggravate the burn area.

Do not immerse a burn in cold water as this could cause the victim to go into shock.

If the victim not breathing or moving, check for any sign of movement. If there is none, begin CPR.

Some burned body part (s) must be above the level heart whenever possible.

If possible, cover the burned area with a sterile bandage wet, damp or wet towels until help arrives.

CAUTION – FIRST AID FOR BURNS:

When treating burns, do not recommend the use of ice. Applying ice directly on the burned area can further damage the skin and can cause frostbite.

Butter or oil should not be used on a burn, as they can trap the heat that causes more damage. Use oil-based ointments.

Blisters should not be broken. When the blisters burst, may cause an increased likelihood of infection.

Paul Laris is an author and advisor on Emergency, Disaster and First Aid information. His website EmergencySuppliesInfo.com, will give you up to date information and videos on what to do before, during and after an Emergency.

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