FreeMD® Burns Definition

Burns

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Burns Definition

Common names:

Burns
Skin Burn

A person with burns has an injury to the skin caused by exposure to excessive heat. Burns may also be caused by chemicals, electricity or radiation. Burns are classified as first, second or third degree.

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Last Updated: Sep 12, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Burns References:

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Drago DA. Kitchen scalds and thermal burns in children five years and younger. Pediatrics. 2005 Jan;115(1):10-6.
Phillips BJ, Kassir A, Anderson B, Schiller WR. Recreational-outdoor burns: the impact and severity--a retrospective review of 107 patients. Burns. 1998 Sep;24(6):559-61.
Smith MA, Munster AM, Spence RJ. Burns of the hand and upper limb--a review. Burns. 1998 Sep;24(6):493-505.