Assessing burn depth

Assessing burn depth
* Artist's interpretation


Burn depth is one determinant in deciding when to refer a patient1 and is also important in making decisions about dressings and surgery.2

BURN DEPTH CAN BE CATEGORIZED AS:

Superficial/first degree
Partial-thickness/second degree
Full thickness/third degree
Superficial/first degree
Partial-thickness/second degree
Full thickness/third degree

References [+]

  1. Alsbjorn B, Gilbert P, Hartmann B, et al. Guidelines for the management of partial-thickness burns in a general hospital or community setting--recommendations of a European working party. Burns. 2007;33(2):155-160.
  2. Papini R. Management of burn injuries of various depths. BMJ. 2004;329(7458):158-160.

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