BURNS

-an injury caused by exposure to heat, flame

-to be hurt, damaged, or destroyed by fire or
extreme heat,
-it has 4 types which are:

First-degree burns (superficial burns)

-are mild compared to other burns. They cause pain and reddening
of the epidermis (outer layer of the skin).
Second-degree burns (superficial partial thickness)
-it affects the epidermis and the dermis (lower layer of skin). They
cause pain, redness, swelling, and blistering.
Third-degree burns (deep partial thickness)
-it has gone through the dermis and affected the deeper tissues. They
result in white or blackened, charred skin that may be numb.

Fourth-degree burns (full-thickness burns)

-it is more deeper than third-degree burns and can affect your
muscles and bones. Nerve endings are also damaged or destroyed, so
there’s no feeling in the burned area.

How to prevent burns?

Never leave items cooking on the stove unattended.
Turn pot handles toward the rear of the stove.
Don't carry or hold a child while cooking at the stove.
Keep hot liquids out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep electrical appliances away from water.
Check the temperature of food before serving it to a child.
Don't heat a baby's bottle in the microwave.
Never cook while wearing loose-fitting clothes that could catch
fire over the stove.
If a small child is present, block his or her access to heat sources
such as stoves, outdoor grills, fireplaces and space heaters.

First Aid
Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cool (not cold) running
water or apply a cool, wet compress until the pain eases.
Remove rings or other tight items from the burned area. Try to do
this quickly and gently, before the area swells.
Don't break blisters. Fluid-filled blisters protect against infection. If a
blister breaks, clean the area with water (mild soap is optional). Apply
an antibiotic ointment. But if a rash appears, stop using the ointment.

Apply lotion. Once a burn is completely cooled, apply a lotion, such as

one that contains aloe vera or a moisturizer. This helps prevent drying
and provides relief.
Bandage the burn. Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage (not
fluffy cotton). Wrap it loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned
skin. Bandaging keeps air off the area, reduces pain and protects
blistered skin.
If needed, take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), naproxen sodium (Aleve) or
acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).