Superficial Burns (First Degree)
- Epidermal tissue only affected
- Tingling, Hyperesthesia, pain that is soothed by cooling
- Wound: Reddened; blanches with pressure; dry, minimal or no edema, Possible
blisters - Complete recovery within a week; no scarring, peeling, i.e. sunburn
Deep (Second Degree)
- Involves the epidermis and deep layer of dermis
- Pain, hyperesthesia, sensitive to cold air.
- Blistered, mottled red base; weeping surface; edema
- Recovery in 2 to 4 weeks, some scarring and depigmentation, contractures
- Infection may convert it to full thickness
- Hospitalization required if over than 25% of body surface involved
- i.e. scald burn, flame