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Nursing care for burn patients

- Third degree burns

It affects all layers of the skin and can extend to the tissues beneath the skin, such as muscles and bones. It causes the victim to lose sensation in the burned area due to damage to sensory nerves, and the skin becomes charred.

In third-degree burns, the burned area appears waxy white or blackened. The victim does not feel pain immediately after the burn because the nerve endings are damaged.

  

  • Do not remove clothing from the burned area to avoid tearing the skin.
  • Do not apply cold water or medication to the burn.
  • Place a clean, moist piece of gauze on the burn.
  • Take the victim to the hospital immediately.
  • If the injury is on the foot or hand, elevate it above heart level to reduce blood flow.
  • If the burn is on the face, monitor for any breathing difficulties.