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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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To determine the percent of the body burned, a health care professional may use a formula called the _______________.

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Step 1

Burn is a type injury caused on the skin or further structures upon direct or indirect contact with heat, hot objects, strong acidic chemicals, exposure to radiation, sun exposure.

Burns can be categorized into four types depending on how much the burn has penetrated the skin.

First-degree burns : The damage is restricted only to the outer epidermal layer of the skin.
Second-degree burns : The damage crosses the epidermis and reaches the layer (dermis) underneath.
Third-degree burns : The damage crosses the epidermal and dermis layer damaging the deepest layer (hypodermis) of the skin.
Fourth-degree burns : The skin is destroyed completely with further damage to the underlying structures, such as nerves, tendons, and bones.