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burns, burn, blister, close-up, burn, thermal, close-up, airway burn, skin, first degree burn, second degree burn, third degree burn, minor burn, second degree burn, first degree burn, third degree burn, three levels of burns, first-degree burns affect only the outer layer, the skin, cause pain, redness, swelling, second-degree, partial thickness, burns affect both the outer, underlying layer of skin, cause pain, redness, swelling, blistering, third-degree, full thickness, burns extend into deeper tissues, cause white, blackened, charred skin that numb, giving first aid, evaluate, how extensively burned the person, try, the depth, the most serious part, the burn, treat the entire burn accordingly, in doubt, treat it, a severe burn, by giving immediate first aid, professional medical help arrives, lessen the severity, the burn, prompt medical attention to serious burns, prevent scarring, disability, deformity, burns on the face, hands, feet, genitals, particularly serious, children under age 4, adults over age 60 have a higher chance of complications, death from severe burns, in case of a fire, at risk, carbon monoxide poisoning, anyone, symptoms of headache, numbness, weakness, chest pain, burns, dry heat, fire, wet heat, steam, hot liquids, radiation, friction, heated objects, sun, electricity, chemicals, thermal burns, the most common type, thermal burns occur, hot metals, scalding liquids, steam, flames come in contact, skin, frequently the result of fires, automobile accidents, playing, matches, improperly stored gasoline, space heaters, electrical malfunctions, unsafe handling of firecrackers, kitchen accidents, child climbing on top of a stove, grabbing a hot iron, burns to airways, inhaling smoke, steam, superheated air, toxic fumes, poorly ventilated space, burns in children, traced to parental abuse, blisters, pain, degree of pain is not related, severity, the burn, the most serious burns, painless, peeling skin, red skin, shock, watch, pale, clammy skin, weakness, bluish lips, fingernails, a drop in alertness, swelling, white, charred skin, symptoms of an airway burn, charred mouth, burned lips, burns on the head, face, neck, wheezing, change in voice, difficulty breathing, coughing, singed nose hairs, eyebrows, dark, carbon-stained mucus, minor burns, skin is unbroken, run cool water over the area, the burn, soak it, cool water bath, not ice water, keep the area submerged, at least 5 minutes, a clean, cold, wet towel, help reduce pain, calm, reassure the person, after flushing, soaking, cover the burn, a dry, sterile bandage, clean dressing, protect the burn from pressure, friction, over-the-counter ibuprofen, acetaminophen, relieve pain, swelling, not give children under 12 aspirin, once the skin has cooled, moisturizing lotion, minor burns, heal, further treatment, a second-degree burn covers an area more than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, located on the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, a major joint, treat the burn, a major burn, make sure the person is up-to-date on tetanus immunization, major burns, someone is on fire, tell the person to stop, drop, roll, wrap the person in thick material to smother the flames, a wool, cotton coat, rug, blanket, douse the person, water, make sure that the person is no longer in contact, smoldering materials, not remove burnt clothing that is stuck, skin, make sure the person is breathing, breathing has stopped, person's airway is blocked, open the airway, rescue breathing, cpr, cover the burn area, a dry sterile bandage, clean cloth, a sheet, burned area is large, not apply any ointments, avoid breaking burn blisters, fingers, toes have been burned, separate them, dry, sterile, non-adhesive dressings, elevate the body part that is burned, above the level, the heart, protect the burnt area from pressure, friction, take steps, prevent shock, lay the person flat, elevate the feet, 12 inches, cover, a coat, blanket, not place the person in this shock position, a head, neck, leg injury is suspected, makes the person uncomfortable, continue to monitor the person's vital signs, medical help arrives, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure, not apply ointment, butter, ice, medications, cream, oil spray, household remedy to a severe burn, not breathe, blow, cough on the burn, not disturb blistered, dead skin, not remove clothing that is stuck, skin, not give the person by mouth, severe burn, not immerse a severe burn in cold water, shock, not place a pillow under the person's head, there, airway burn, close the airway, burn is extensive, size of palm, larger, burn is severe, third degree, aren't sure how serious it, burn, chemicals, electricity, person shows signs of shock, person inhaled smoke, physical abuse, suspected cause, the burn, call a doctor, pain is still present after 48 hours, call immediately, signs of infection develop, signs include increased pain, redness, swelling, drainage, pus, burn, swollen lymph nodes, red streaks spreading, burn, fever, call immediately, signs of dehydration, thirst, dry skin, dizziness, lightheadedness, decreased urination, children, elderly, anyone, a weakened immune system, hiv, seen right away, prevent burns, install smoke alarms, check, change batteries regularly, teach children, fire safety, hazards of matches, fireworks, keep children from climbing on top of a stove, grabbing hot items, irons, oven doors, turn pot handles toward the back, the stove so that children can't grab them, be accidentaly knocked over, place fire extinguishers in key locations at home, work, school, remove electrical cords from floors, keep them out of reach, practice fire escape routes at home, work, school, set temperature of water heater at 120 degrees, marx ja, hockberger rs, walls rm, eds, rosen's emergency medicine, concepts, clinical practice, 5th ed, london, mosby, 801-813, townsend, jr, cm, ed, sabiston textbook of surgery, 17th ed, philadelphia, pa, elsevier, 570-591, roberts jr, hedges jr, eds, clinical procedures in emergency medicine, 4th ed, philadelphia, pa, saunders, 749-766.