Burns
Basics
Basics
Basics
Description
Description
Description
Burns represent an acute injury to the flesh most commonly due to exposure to heat or flame
Etiology
Etiology
Etiology
Burns can be classified into 7 categories:
- Scalds: Hot liquids, grease, or steam
- Contact: Hot or cold surfaces
- Thermal: Fire or flames
- Radiation burns
- Chemical burns
- Electrical burns
- Friction burns: Road rash, rope burns, as well as heat generated by friction
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