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Classification of burns 1. First Degree
2. Second Degree
3. Third Degree
1st Degree burn Burns that are limited to the most superficial layer of the epidermis and
result only in reddening of the skin
2nd Degree burn Partial thickness burns cause damage into but not through the dermas
and characteristically result in blisters forming in the skin.
3rd Degree burn - Full thickness burns destroy the skin down to the subcutaneous fat.
- Skin may appear pale, dry, and white or it may be brown or charred.
- Clotted blood vessels may be seen through the skin and occasionally the bone structure is
exposed.
- Nerve endings are destroyed and the victim feels no pain.
- Life threatening injury
Types of heat injury 1. Sunburn
2. Prickly heat rash (itching and consequent scratching can lead to infection)
3. Fungus Infection (Open sores on your feet and groin, scratching leads to open ulcers and
infection)
4. Heat Cramps (painful cramps in the muscles)
5. Heat Exhaustion (more serious then cramps)
6. Heat Stroke (most serious of the heat related problems, total collapse of the body's heat
regulatory mechanism, and life threatening)
Treating heat cramps 1. Give victim small sips of water.
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2. Remove the victim to a cool or shaded area.
3. massage cramped muscles.
4. If indication of a more serious condition are present, transport the victim to medical attention
Treating heat exhaustion 1. Remove excessive clothing
2. Place victim in a cool, shaded area.
3. Fan or sprinkle victim with water to keep cool.
4. If conscious, give victim small sups of water.
5. Treat victim also for shock.
6. Seek medical attention should indications if more serious problems exist.
Treating heat stroke 1. Send for medical assistance.
2. Move victim to a cool, shaded area.
3. loosen victim's clothing and equipment.
4. Apply water or ice to the victim's entire body, fanning the victim as much as possible.
5. Do not attempt to force the victim to drink.
6. Ensure that the airway remains open and that the victim continues to breathe.
Treating frostbite 1. Move the casualty to a heated area such as warming tent or vehicle
2. Remove or loosen constrictive clothing to allow the blood to circulate freely to the affected
area.
3. For deep frostbite, which has penetrated below the upper layers of skin and into the muscles,
transport the victim immediately to a medical facility
4. Do not attempt to thaw the affected area.
Treating and prevention of Trench Foot 1. Keep foot dry.
2. Change socks often and air dry or blot the moisture off.
Update
Classification of burns 1. First Degree
2. Second Degree
3. Third Degree
1st Degree burn Burns that are limited to the most superficial layer of the epidermis and
result only in reddening of the skin
2nd Degree burn Partial thickness burns cause damage into but not through the dermas
and characteristically result in blisters forming in the skin.
3rd Degree burn - Full thickness burns destroy the skin down to the subcutaneous fat.
- Skin may appear pale, dry, and white or it may be brown or charred.
- Clotted blood vessels may be seen through the skin and occasionally the bone structure is
exposed.
- Nerve endings are destroyed and the victim feels no pain.
- Life threatening injury
Types of heat injury 1. Sunburn
2. Prickly heat rash (itching and consequent scratching can lead to infection)
3. Fungus Infection (Open sores on your feet and groin, scratching leads to open ulcers and
infection)
4. Heat Cramps (painful cramps in the muscles)
5. Heat Exhaustion (more serious then cramps)
6. Heat Stroke (most serious of the heat related problems, total collapse of the body's heat
regulatory mechanism, and life threatening)
Treating heat cramps 1. Give victim small sips of water.
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2. Remove the victim to a cool or shaded area.
3. massage cramped muscles.
4. If indication of a more serious condition are present, transport the victim to medical attention
Treating heat exhaustion 1. Remove excessive clothing
2. Place victim in a cool, shaded area.
3. Fan or sprinkle victim with water to keep cool.
4. If conscious, give victim small sups of water.
5. Treat victim also for shock.
6. Seek medical attention should indications if more serious problems exist.
Treating heat stroke 1. Send for medical assistance.
2. Move victim to a cool, shaded area.
3. loosen victim's clothing and equipment.
4. Apply water or ice to the victim's entire body, fanning the victim as much as possible.
5. Do not attempt to force the victim to drink.
6. Ensure that the airway remains open and that the victim continues to breathe.
Treating frostbite 1. Move the casualty to a heated area such as warming tent or vehicle
2. Remove or loosen constrictive clothing to allow the blood to circulate freely to the affected
area.
3. For deep frostbite, which has penetrated below the upper layers of skin and into the muscles,
transport the victim immediately to a medical facility
4. Do not attempt to thaw the affected area.
Treating and prevention of Trench Foot 1. Keep foot dry.
2. Change socks often and air dry or blot the moisture off.
