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    Burns: First Aid Handbook by Philippine Red Cross

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    The document discusses different types of burns including thermal, chemical, and electrical burns, and provides guidance on first aid treatment for each type. It describes how to assess the severity of thermal burns and care for first, second and third degree burns. The document also outlines steps for immediate first aid care of chemical and electrical burns and stresses seeking prompt medical attention for serious burns.

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    Burns: First Aid Handbook by Philippine Red Cross

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    The document discusses different types of burns including thermal, chemical, and electrical burns, and provides guidance on first aid treatment for each type. It describes how to assess the severity of thermal burns and care for first, second and third degree burns. The document also outlines steps for immediate first aid care of chemical and electrical burns and stresses seeking prompt medical attention for serious burns.

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    The document discusses different types of burns including thermal, chemical, and electrical burns, and provides guidance on first aid treatment for each type. It describes how to assess the severity of thermal burns and care for first, second and third degree burns. The document also outlines steps for immediate first aid care of chemical and electrical burns and stresses seeking prompt medical attention for serious burns.

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    Burns: First Aid Handbook by Philippine Red Cross

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    The document discusses different types of burns including thermal, chemical, and electrical burns, and provides guidance on first aid treatment for each type. It describes how to assess the severity of thermal burns and care for first, second and third degree burns. The document also outlines steps for immediate first aid care of chemical and electrical burns and stresses seeking prompt medical attention for serious burns.

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    BURNS

    Resource Material:
    First Aid Handbook
    By Philippine Red Cross
    Intended Learning Objectives
    At the end of the session, the students
    are expected to:
    1. discuss how to care for thermal burns;

    2. explain the first aid treatment for

    chemical burns, and


    3. discuss how to manage electrical burns.
    BURN
     is an injury involving the skin,
    including muscles, bones, nerves
    and blood vessels.
     This results from heat, chemicals,
    electricity or solar or other forms of
    radiation.
    Common Causes of Burn
    1. Carelessness with match and cigarette
    smoking.
    2. Scald from hot liquid.
    3. Defective heating, cooking and electrical
    equipment.
    4. Immersion in overheated bath water.
    5. Use of such chemicals such as lye, strong
    acids and strong detergents.
    Types of BURN Injuries
    1. Thermal burns
    2. Chemical Burns
    3. Electrical burns
    Thermal Burns
     Not all thermal burns are caused by
    flames. Contact with hot objects,
    flammable vapor that ignites and
    causes a flash or an explosion, and
    steams or hot liquid are other
    common causes of burns.
    Thermal Burns
    Factors to Determine the
    Seriousness of Thermal Burns
    1. The depth
    1st degree – superficial thickness burn
    2nd degree – partial thickness burn
    3rd degree – full thickness burn
    2. The Extent to the affected Body Surface Area-Rule of
    Nine, Rule of Palm
    3. Location of the Burns
    4. Victim’s Age and Medical Condition
    Assessment of Surface Area Burnt
    Rule of Nine -- Adults
    Assessment of Surface Area Burnt
    Rule of Palm for Children
    Care for Thermal Burn
    First and Second Degree Burn
     Relieve pain by immersing the burned
    area in cold water or by applying a
    wet, cold cloth.
     If cold water is unavailable, use any
    cold liquid you drink to reduce the
    burned skin’s temperature.
    Care for Thermal Burn
    Third Degree Burn
     Cover the burn with a dry, non-sticking,
    sterile dressing or a clean cloth.
     Treat the victim for shock by elevating
    the legs and keeping the victim warm
    with a clean sheet or blanket.
    Chemical Burn

     Chemicals will continue to cause


    tissue destruction until the
    chemical agent is removed.
    Chemical Burn
    Care for Chemical Burn
     Immediately remove the chemical by
    flushing with water.
     Remove the victim’s contaminated
    clothing while flushing with water.
     Flush for 20 minutes or longer.
     Let the victim wash with mild soap
    before a final rinse.
    Care for Chemical Burn
     Cover the burned area with a dry
    dressing or for large areas use clean
    pillowcase.
     If the chemical is in the eye, flush it

    for 20mins. using low pressure.


     Seek medical attention immediately

    for all chemical burns.


    Electrical Burn
     The injury/severity from exposure to
    electrical current depends on the type
    of current (direct or altering), the
    voltage, the area of the body
    exposed and the duration of contact.
    Electrical Burn
    Care for Electrical Burns
     Unplug, disconnect, or turn off the
    power. If that is impossible call the
    Power Company or ask for help
     Check the ABCs (Airway, Breathing,
    Circulation).
     Provide Rescue Breathing or
    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation if
    needed
    Care for Electrical Burns
     If the victim fell, check for spine
    injury
     Treat the victim for shock
     Seek medical attention immediately.
    Electrical injuries are treated in burn
    centers.

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