Burns

Burns are an injury that occur from exposure to heat or flames (thermal burn) or an energy transfer to the body (radiation, chemical or electrical burn). There are three degrees of burns, from first degree being the least serious to third degree being the most serious. Treatments options for burns and their side effects are dependent on the severity of the injury and may include antibiotics, moistening of the skin, dressing the burn, surgery, skin grafts, pain relief, fluid replacement and homeotherapy

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