Thermal burn

Thermal Burn

A Thermal Burn (pronunciation: /ˈθəːm(ə)l bəːn/) is a type of burn injury that results from the skin or other tissues being exposed to extreme heat or flame.

Etymology

The term "Thermal Burn" is derived from the Greek word "therme" meaning heat, and the Old English "bærnan" meaning to burn.

Definition

A Thermal Burn is a burn injury that occurs when the skin or other tissues are exposed to a heat source such as fire, hot liquids, steam, hot objects, or hot environments. The severity of a thermal burn can range from minor to life-threatening, depending on factors such as the temperature of the heat source, the duration of exposure, and the area of the body affected.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a Thermal Burn can include:

• Redness or discoloration of the skin
• Pain or tenderness
• Swelling
• Blisters
• Charring or blackening of the skin

In severe cases, a Thermal Burn can also cause systemic symptoms such as shock, fever, and difficulty breathing.

Treatment

Treatment for a Thermal Burn can include:

• Cooling the burn with cool (not cold) running water
• Covering the burn with a sterile dressing
• Pain management with over-the-counter or prescription medications
• Debridement of dead tissue
• Skin grafting in severe cases

It's important to seek medical attention for any burn that is larger than the size of the palm of the hand, involves the face, hands, feet, genitals, or a major joint, or if the person burned is an infant or elderly.

Related Terms

• First-degree burn
• Second-degree burn
• Third-degree burn
• Fourth-degree burn
• Burn center
• Burn unit

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Thermal burn
• Wikipedia's article - Thermal burn

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