Premergency First Aid, CPR and AED Manual

7 Bleeding, Wound Care and Trauma

These last three factors make any burn more serious. Burns around the face are especially important due to the potential of airway involvement. Burns to the hands, feet, or over joints can cause scars that affect mobility and can cause permanent disability. 1. Depth Burns are initially classified according to depth. The deeper a burn, the more serious it is. The three types of burns are illustrated based on the skin layers affected. (see anatomy image of the skin)

anatomy of the skin in relation to depth of burn

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