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Classification of Burns
Burn types
Sunburn. Radiation burns are by far the most common burns because of being exposed to
an enormous nuclear reactor, the sun.
sunburns are almost always superficial.
Don't underestimate the potential severity of sunburn. Using the Rule of Nines, it is not
uncommon for sunburn to reach the critical stage (burns greater than 25 percent BSA),
Some patients require skin grafting after prolonged sun exposure.
Burn treatment
Emergent Care
1 week after
3 weeks later
16 weeks later