Nutrition for Special Groups

Nutrition for Special Groups 3(3+0)

Lesson 35 : Burns

Second-Degree (Partial Thickness) Burns

Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin. The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.

Causes
In most cases, second-degree burns are caused by the following:

• scald injuries
• flames
• skin that briefly comes in contact with a hot object

Symptoms
The following are the most common signs and symptoms of a second-degree burn. However, each child/person may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:

• blisters
• deep redness
• burned area may appear wet and shiny
• skin that is painful to the touch
• burn may be white or discolored in an irregular pattern

The symptoms of a second-degree burn may resemble other conditions or medical problems.