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Burns Treatment: Second Degree

Treatment for second degree burns may include:

Cold compresses
Remove rings and piercings.
Remove bracelets and watches.

Further treatment may include:

Burn wound care
Intravenous fluids
Removal of open skin blisters
Burn cream that contains silver sulfadiazine
Tetanus immunization
Narcotic pain medication

Second degree burns that may require hospitalization include:

Burns greater than 15 percent of the total body surface area
Burns in the young or elderly
Burns to the face
Burns to the feet
Burns to the genitals
Burns to the hands

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Last Updated: Oct 2, 2007 References

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

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