DESCRIPTION

• a burn that causes blisters to the skin
• And superficial destruction to the dermis tissue of the skin

CAUSES

• skin the briefly comes in contact with a hot object
• Objects could be..
• Flames
• Electricity
• Chemicals

SYMPTOMS

• Blistering skin
• Burn marks
• Redness of skin

TREATMENTS

• Don't bust fluid filled blisters
• Cover open areas with antibiotic ointment

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PREVENTIONS

• Be cautious around extreme heat and fire

PROGNOSIS

• it can take 3 weeks or more to heal

RESOURCES

• http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/emergencies/burns.html#a_Second_...
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burn http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/Encyclopedia/Content.aspx?ContentTypeID=90&Co... http://www.bloomu.edu/documents/health/Burns.pdf
• http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/Encyclopedia/Content.aspx?ContentTypeID=90&Co...
• http://www.bloomu.edu/documents/health/Burns.pdf