1. **Electrical burns- may appear to be minor, or not even there, but damage can extend deep into skin
tissue.
Staff, Mayo Clinic. "Electrical Burns: First Aid." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and
Research, 13 Mar. 2012. Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-electricalburns/FA00027>.
**Chemical burns- severe damage to body tissue caused by contact with chemicals.
"Chemical Burn." What Is ? Definition and Meaning. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Sept. 2012.
<http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/chemical-burn.html>.
**Thermal burns- tissue injury from touching something that is a high temperature.
"Thermal Burn." TheFreeDictionary.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Sept. 2012. <http://medicaldictionary.thefreedictionary.com/thermal burn>.
2.a)First degree burns-cause red skin (and a lot of pain), but no broken skin or blisters.
"First Aid for Burns." Treating First-, Second-, and Third-degree Burns. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Sept. 2012.
<http://life.familyeducation.com/wounds-and-injuries/first-aid/48249.html>.
b)Second degree burns- leave blistery red blotchy marks on the skin.
"First Aid for Burns." Treating First-, Second-, and Third-degree Burns. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Sept. 2012.
<http://life.familyeducation.com/wounds-and-injuries/first-aid/48249.html?page=2>.
c)Third degree burns3. Aloe vera, Burn cream, or cool water will soothe the burn, and an aspirin will ease pain.
4. When treating a first degree burn, you should not let the thermally energized continue to affect the
wound. You need to add non-thermally energized water. You should also not apply ice. This can cause
cold damage which would make it worse.
"Burns." Ask Dr. Sears®. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Sept. 2012. <http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/skincare/burns>.
5. To treat a second degree burn, you should rinse it twice a day with comfortable temperature water. Let
it air dry. You can apply prescription burn cream, but whether or not you do that, put on a bandage to
shield it from infection. Watch for infection. If you find any, get to your doctor immediately.
6. Two ways how not to treat second degree burns is by not applying wet cloths because, when removing
for treatment, it will cause a lot of pain. And you must not remove the tissue layer from the burn. in order
to prevent the air to get in contact with the burn.
http://life.familyeducation.com/wounds-andinjuries/firstaid/48249.html?page=2&detoured=1
7. The first aid procedures
are:
1 Don't remove
burned clothing. However, do make
sure the victim
is no longer in contact with smoldering
materials or
exposed to smoke or heat.
2 Don't immerse large severe burns in cold water. Doing so could cause a drop in body
temperature (hypothermia) and deterioration of blood pressure and circulation (shock).
3 Check for signs of circulation (breathing, coughing or movement). If there is no breathing or other
sign of circulation, begin CPR.
4 Elevate the burned body part or parts. Raise above heart level, when possible.
5 Cover the area of the burn. Use a cool, moist, sterile bandage; clean, moist cloth; or moist cloth
towels.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-burns/FA00022
8. Two things not to do when treating third degree burns are:
1. Do not put any oils or ice directly on the burn.
2. Do not break any blisters in order to prevent any more damages.
http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/prevention-wellness/staying-healthy/first-aid/first-aid-burns.html
9.The rule of nines assesses the percentage of burn and is used to help guide treatment decisions
including fluid resuscitation and becomes part of the guidelines to determine transfer to a burn unit.
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http://www.emedicinehealth.com/burn_percentage_in_adults_rule_of_nines/article_em.htm
10. The two things not to do when treating chemical burns are:
1. Do not apply any household remedy such as ointment or salve to a chemical burn.
2. Do not become contaminated by the chemical as you give first aid.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000059.htm
11. The two things not to do when treating an electrical burn:
1. When wrapping bandage on the burn, do not wrap tightly.
2. Do not touch the victim.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/234861-how-to-treat-an-electrical-burn/
http://www.wikihow.com/Treat-Electrical-Burns