Burn Classification

Question 1

Superficial burn

Answer 1

Epidermis
Red with slight edema
No evidence of scarring
2-5 days

Question 2

Superficial partial thickness burn

Answer 2

Epidermis and upper dermis
Extremely painful with blisters
Minimal to go scarring
5-21 days

Question 3

Deep partial thickness burn

Answer 3

Complete destruction of epidermis and majority of dermis
Discolored with broken blisters and edema
Nerve ending damage = mod pain
Hypertrophic or keloid scar
If no infection 21-35 days

Question 4

Full thickness burns

Answer 4

Complete destruction of epidermis and dermis along with partial damage to the subcutaneous fat layer
Eschar with min pain
Require grafts, susceptible to infection
Couple of weeks dep on size

Question 5

Subdermal burn

Answer 5

Complete destruction of epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue
May involve muscle and bone
Multiple surgeries and extensive healing time