Burn Injuries

Burn drjuries 1" Degree Severity of Burns: Epidermis First degree burns are injuries which only affect the outer layer of skin. They cause redness without blisters. These burns are painful to touch but they usually heal within a week. Dermis Subcutaneous A burn is an injury to the skin caused by chemicals, electricity, friction, heat, or radiation. Burns range in severity from first degree burns (least severe) to fourth degree burns (most severe). Second degree burns are injuries which affect several layers of the skin causing redness and blisters. These burns are painful da Degree and take longer to heal. Patients should make sure the wound is treated properly in order to avoid infection and scarring. Epidermis Complications Linked to Burn dnjuries: Dermis Third degree burns are injuries that extend to every layer of skin. These burns cause the skin to turn black or white and Subcutaneous Depression Infection can even destroy nerve endings. These burn injuries may Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Scarring Sna Degree require skin grafts and can take months to heal. Respiratory problems including pneumonia Disability Epidermis Fourth degree burns are injuries that not only damage the skin but also damage tissue and bone. These burns are very serious and can result in amputation, disability, or death. Organ damage including kidney failure Disfigurement Dermis Subcutaneous Wrongful death Burn Statistics in the United States: In just one year fire departments around the country respond to Jan. - Dec. Every year 1.3 million Fires 1.1 Million People which cause over 1 - 31 seek medical treatměnt $11 Billion 20,000 because of burn injuries have burns affecting more than in property damage 25% of their Body 合 50,000 + 4,500 People Die due to burn injuřies and 10,000 more are hospitalized each Year people die from burn-related infections Call d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 for a Free Consultation