Emergency Treatment of a Burn Injuries

Burn injuries require emergency clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are several different types of burn injuries, for which we have provided a brief overview.

In addition:

• Burns Overview
  • Facts About Burn Injury
  • Facts About Sunburn
• Anatomy of the Skin
• Classification and Treatment of Burns
  • First-Degree Burns
  • Second-Degree Burns
  • Third-Degree Burns
• Nutrition and Burns
• Pain Management and Itching
• Preventing Burn Injuries
  • Returning Home After a Burn Injury
  • Coping Emotionally
  • Home Wound Care
  • If You Child Has Difficulty Adjusting
  • Preventing Scars and Contractures
  • When to Call Your Child's Physician
• Glossary
• Online Resources

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