Burning Wound

Burning Wound or Burn

Is An Injury to Tissues Caused By the Application of Physical Agents.This Definition Includes
Frostbite and Cold Injuries,As Well as Burns Caused by Electricity,Chemicals,Ionizing Radiation
(X-Ray),And Heat.
The Most Common Burns are Those Caused by Heat Applied in the Form of Solid Contact,as
From a Hot Iron or Other Hot Object,by Hot Fluids,sh,Most Commonly Secondary to Burning
Clothing.

Area of Burn

Depth of Burn
The Usual of Classification of Depth and Burn Injury is as Follows;

First Degree
Erythema Without Actual Blistering or Desquamation of Skin
Second Degree
Partial-Thickness Destruction of Skin Usually With Blistering at Some Time During the
course of the Wound`s History
Third Degree
Full-Thickness Destruction of Skin,This May Also Include a Destruction of Tissue deep
into the Skin.

Location of Burn
Even Small Burns May be Serious When the Involve the Eyes,Face,Hands,Feet,and Anal
or Genital Areas.The potential Loss of Function When Such Areas Are Infected and the
Need for Intensive Nursing Care May Require Hospitalization and Rehabilitation.