2nd Degree: not so superficial, these burns affect the epidermis and dermis. The burn site will redden and pain will be intense. If limited to a small burn surface, these injuries are considered light, though other, more extensive cases are considered moderately serious. Serious second degree burns are generally those that affect the face, neck, thorax, hands, feet, groin or joints, or which cover an extensive area of the body.
3rd Degree: all third-degree burns are considered serious, as they affect all of the skin layers and can even reach muscle and bone. As nerves are destroyed, there is no pain, but the victim will usually complain of the pain from surrounding lesser-degree burns. This type of injury can appear either charred (carbonized) or whitened.
The gravity of the burn depends on its surface area: burns affecting less than 15% of the body surface are considered of Low Severity. Between 15% and 40% are considered of Medium Severity, while injuries with a burn surface area in excess of 40% are considered High Severity.
Treatment
Immediate cooling of the skin is the most important treatment to avoid escalation and possible collateral damage. Cooling helps healing, alleviates pain, reduces edema and lowers burn-related mortality rates.
United Medical and Primary Burn-care
United Medical offers first-aid professionals one of the most modern burn treatments: BURNSHIELD, the first step in any burn emergency.
BURNSHIELD is a product developed especially for first-aid burn and scald treatment. Formulated around a nontoxic hydrogel base, it is non-irritant and non-stick.
BURNSHIELD quickly and continuously cools the burn wound, alleviating pain and avoiding aggravation. It works swiftly to halt the burning process while protecting sensitive nerve endings. All tests have shown it to be totally hypoallergenic and non-irritant, even in contact with the eyes, mucus/puss and wounds.
BURNSHIELD is recommended for burns of all degrees and surface extensions and regardless of the age of the patient or location of the burn. Each application should be maintained for a minimum of 30 minutes, maximum of 24 hours. BURNSHIELD keeps the injury moist.
BURNSHIELD contains Melaleuca oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia), a substance that forms a natural barrier against secondary bacterial or fungal infections.
Its use by fire-brigades, search and rescue teams and the armed forces in over 90 countries testifies to BURNSHIELD’s effectiveness.
Benefits:
- Quickly relieves pain;
- Recommended for 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns;
- Can be used with all age-groups;
- Sterile product;
- Non-stick: easy and painless removal.
- Hypoallergenic: extremely low chances of causing reaction;
- Non-irritant: allows for contact with mucus/puss.
- Absorbs heat from the burn wound;
- Diminishes the burn process and avoids wound aggravation;
- Anti-septic: creates a barrier against infection;
- Prevents dehydration at the wound site.
For more information visit www.burnshield.com.br
Warning: BURNSHIELD is a primary care product and should not be used as a replacement for other therapeutic measures.
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