Chapter 3 (Burns) Flashcards
1
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first-degree burn
A
burn affecting only the epidermis or superficial layer of the skin
2
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second-degree burn
A
deeper burn affecting both the epidermis and dermis
3
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third-degree burn
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deep burn affecting the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer
4
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fourth-degree burn
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deep burn affecting not just all layers of the skin (epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer) but also underlying tissues like muscle, fascia, or bone