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Treating Burns of all Degrees
from:The method for treating burns has changed over the years. Many years ago it was common to treat a burn by rubbing butter on it; however, research and experience has taught us that treating burns with butter or some other oil based product will insulate the burn and keep the heat in, which may cause further tissue damage. First aid for treating burns is to start by getting away from the source of the burn and then hold the burned area under cool running water. If the burned area cannot be held under water, cover the area with cool moist towels for at least 15 minutes. Cooling the burned area reduces swelling, which is the main source of the pain.
Burns are classified as first, second and third degree in order of their severity. The severity is categorized by how deep into the tissues each burn goes. First degree burns are painful, yet they are the least serious of all kinds of burns. The most common type of first degree burn is the sunburn. Sunburns can cover such large areas of skin that they can be excruciatingly painful. Treating burns of the first degree is to cool them with water. Don’t let the area burned become numb, because tissue damage may ensue. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen, aspirin, and ibuprofen can help relieve generalized pain and discomfort.
Second degree burns are very painful; pressure builds up between the epidermis and the dermis. The two layers of skin separate and a blister is formed. This is very painful. Second degree burns can be caused by a bad sunburn, or some other way such as coming into contact with scalding hot water or steam. If a second degree burn is on the face, hands, groin, feet, or buttocks, treating burns of these areas need emergency medical care. Dehydration can be a problem with second degree burns, so the victim should be offered fluids to drink. Pain relievers can be taken to relieve the pain of second degree burns. There is always a risk of infection with second degree burns because the blisters eventually burst. Never try to break a blister on your own. Once the skin is broken there is a pathway for germs to enter into the body.
Third degree burns are serious burns and should be taken care of by a physician. Third degree burns involved the full thickness of skin, the fatty tissue, and possibly the muscle layer and into the bones. The victim feels no pain with third degree burns because the nerves have been destroyed. Treating burns of the third degree usually requires hospitalization. Treating burns of the third degree requires daily cleaning and bandaging. Often the areas burned will develop a hard crust called eschar which has to be removed for the burned areas to heal.
Treating burns of the third degree is an uphill climb for the victim. So many complications can come about because of the burn. The first threat is hypovolemic shock. Such a serious burn causes a fluid shift as plasma from the circulatory system, as well as the fluids of the body exit through the site of the burn. Many victims of third degree burns die—not from the burns, but from the complications that arise after the burn injuries. If you get burned and you don’t know badly you are injured, call 911 to get medical help right away.
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Revelers suffer burns at Persian New Year party at L.A. beach - Los Angeles Times (blog)
 Los Angeles Times | Revelers suffer burns at Persian New Year party at L.A. beach Los Angeles Times (blog) Los Angeles Fire Department medics were called to Dockweiler State Beach several times to treat people who suffered burns at a Persian New Year celebration, ... Persian fire-jumping ceremony a celebration with a bit of danger Three people injured at Persian New Year Festival |
Forest Service conducting controlled burn through Friday near Corona - Press-Enterprise
 WJFW-TV | Forest Service conducting controlled burn through Friday near Corona Press-Enterprise Corona city officials are alerting residents not to be alarmed by smoke seen in the area over the next few days caused by a prescribed burn. ... Get Permission to Burn Burning Permits Required Fighting fire with fire |
Tribeca Film Festival Adds Movies From Gibney, Winterbottom, Burns and ... - New York Times (blog)
 New York Times (blog) | Tribeca Film Festival Adds Movies From Gibney, Winterbottom, Burns and ... New York Times (blog) On Monday the New York festival announced that among the films it had added to its lineup were new works by Edward Burns (“The Brothers McMullen”) and his ... Tribeca to unveil Burns, Workman premieres Shrek, Eliot Spitzer in TriBeCa Film Festival's 2010 Lineup Christy Turlington's film to be aired at Tribeca fest |
US and Russia make 'good progress' on nuclear arms deal - BBC News
 The Hindu | US and Russia make 'good progress' on nuclear arms deal BBC News Under-Secretary of State William Burns was speaking as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was due to hold talks on the issue in Moscow. ... Clinton to Meet With Russian Leaders on Arms Control Talks Clinton in Moscow for Mideast, nuclear arms talks Clinton to Discuss Nuclear Treaty on Moscow Trip |
Donald L. Burns - Staunton News Leader
Donald L. Burns Staunton News Leader 16, 1948, in Monterey, a son of the late Julian H. Burns Sr. and Opal (Rexrode) Burns. Mr. Burns was a route salesman for the Dr Pepper Bottling Co. for 37 ... |