Burn Classifications Flashcards
sunburn is what classification?
superficial
Scalds, flames, touching hot objects briefly
superficial partial thickness
No blisters
No eschar
No graft
3-6 days to heal
superficial burn
pink to red
mild edema
No blisters
pain
superficial
Pink to red
MIld to moderate edema
Yes Pain
Yes Blisters
Superficial partial thickness
No eschar
2 weeks to heal
Superficial partial thickness
Black, brown, yellow, white or red
Can have pain
Severe edema
Full thickness
Red to white
Yes Pain
deep partial thickness
moderate edema
Rare blisters
2-6 weeks to heal
Deep partial thickness
No blisters
Yes eschar
Weeks to months to heal
full thickness
Scalds, flames, touching hot objects for longer, chemicals, grease, electricity
full thickness
flames, electricity
Deep full thickness
BLACK
No Pain
No edema
Deep full thickness
No blisters Yes eschar Weeks to months to heal no pain electricity
deep full thickness
