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types of burns - ANSWERSthermal chemical electrical radiation depth of burns - ANSWERS1st Degree (Superficial) 2nd Degree (Partial thickness) 3rd Degree (Full thickness) critical burn if... - ANSWERS-covers most of body -respiratory difficulty -other types from thermal -burn to mouth, neck, head, face, nose, hands, feet, gentials -to a child or elderly person rule of nines - ANSWERSA system that assigns percentages to sections of the body, allowing calculation of the amount of skin surface involved in the burn area. *only for adults* care for thermal burns - ANSWERS-check scene -primary assessment -call 911 if burns are critical -cool and cover burn for 20 minutes -minimize risk and symptoms of shock care for chemical burns - ANSWERScall 911 and flush with cool water for 20 minutes care for chemical burns (dry/powdered) - ANSWERSbrush chemical away with gloved hand flush with water if, possible, remove contaminated clothes off victim care for chemical burns (in the eyes) - ANSWERS-flush affected eye with water until EMS arrives -prevent it from getting into unaffected eye electrical burn injuries - ANSWERS-unconsciousness -dazed/confused -obvious burns on skin surface trouble/no breathing