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Assessment Of A Burn

Writer's picture: Zoe WeaverZoe Weaver

Size, any burn larger than 1% of the body area requires hospital assesment.

Cause, dry heat, wet heat, radiation, chemicals and electricity.

Age, seek medical advice for children and the elderly.

Location, burns to the face, hands, feet and genitals need hospital treatment.

Depth, all full thickness burns should be treated in hospital, if your not sure see medical advice.


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