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This content may also be helpful to the family members and friends of burn patients.\u003Cbr>The Burn Model System is sponsored by the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’Administration for Community Living.(See\u003Cbr>[http://www.msktc.org/](http://www.msktc.org/)[ ](http://www.msktc.org/)[burn/model-system-](burn/model-system-)centers for more information) . | What is a burn injury?\u003Cbr>A burn injury most often damages layers of skin. Deeper burn injures may damage tissue (fat and muscle), or even bone.\u003Cbr>What are the main causes of burn injuries?\u003Cbr>Burn injuries can happen in many ways. Common examples are:\u003Cbr>• Flame: contact with fire or flames\u003Cbr>• Flash: resulting from the heat of an explosive blast\u003Cbr>• Scald: contact with hot liquids or hot steam\u003Cbr>• Grease: contact with hot grease\u003Cbr>• Contact: prolonged contact with something hot\u003Cbr>• Electrical: electricity passing through the body and heating the skin and underlying tissue\u003Cbr>• Chemical: contact with chemicals, such as acid or alkalis What are the different degrees of burn injury?\u003Cbr>Clinicians measure depth of burns in degrees:\u003Cbr>• First degree burns are the mildest type of burn. They are also called superficial burns. First degree burns damage only the epidermis, which is the first layer of skin. First degree burns usually don’t get infected or leave a scar. The skin may get red but won’t break, and they heal within 3–5 days.\u003Cbr>• Second degree burns are also called partial thickness burns. This type of burn damages the epidermis and the dermis. The dermis is the second layer of skin. Second degree burns are painful. The injured area can swell and appear red with blisters. The damaged skin usually grows back unless it becomes infected or the injury gets deeper.\u003Cbr>• Third degree burns are also called full thickness burns. This type of burn goes through the epidermis and dermis and affects deeper tissues, which may also be damaged or destroyed. The injured area can appear charred and may be black, white, or deep red in color. This area is often numb to light touch. Third degree burns don’t heal by themselves, so skin grafting is often necessary (discussed later) .\u003Cbr>• Fourth degree and deeper burns destroy the skin plus fat, muscle and sometimes bone. |  |\n| |  | |\n|  |  |  |\n\n\n|  |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| How is the size of the skin burn estimated?\u003Cbr>Total body surface area (or TBSA) burned is the percent (%) of the body that is burned. To estimate burn size, clinicians use a formula that considers the age of the injured person and a diagram called the Rule of Nines (shown below) . This is the most common way to estimate burn size. First degree burns are not included in the calculation of percent TBSA burn.\u003Cbr>Can lungs be burned?\u003Cbr>When breathed in, smoke or toxic gases can harm the lungs. Clinicians call this an inhalation injury. This type of injury often occurs when the injured person is trapped in an enclosed area for a long amount of time. Damage depends on the type of gas and smoke particles inhaled and on length of exposure.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  |\n| | |\n| Understanding a Burn Injury 2 |  |\n\n\n|  |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| How is the severity of the burn assessed?\u003Cbr>Clinicians consider many factors to determine the severity of a burn injury:\u003Cbr>• Degree (depth) of the burn,\u003Cbr>• Size (percentage) of the skin that is burned, and\u003Cbr>• Age of the injured person\u003Cbr>• Other factors include:\u003Cbr>o Location of the burn on the body,\u003Cbr>o Inhalation of toxic gases or smoke,\u003Cbr>o Type of burn,\u003Cbr>o Other traumatic injuries (bone fractures) , and\u003Cbr>o Other health issues (such as diabetes, heart problems, or alcoholism) .\u003Cbr>","cbCaipzFILPvJYI2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipzFILPvJYI2","pdf",301230,6,"English","# What is a burn injury?\n# What are the main causes of burn injuries?\n# What are the different degrees of burn injury?\n# How is the size of the skin burn estimated?\n# Can lungs be burned?\n# How is the severity of the burn assessed?\n# What are skin grafts and donor sites?\n# What are the different types of skin grafts?\n# What about infection?","[{\"question\":\"What are the most common causes of burn injuries?\",\"answer\":\"Burn injuries can result from flame, flash from explosive heat, scald from hot liquids or steam, grease contact, prolonged contact with something hot, electrical exposure, or chemical contact such as acids or alkalis.\"},{\"question\":\"How do clinicians classify burn degrees?\",\"answer\":\"Clinicians measure burn depth as first, second, third, or fourth degree. 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