Minor | Burned area is painful. Outer skin is reddened. Slight swelling is present. |
Moderate | Burned area is painful. Underskin is affected. Blisters may form. The area may have a wet, shiny appearance because of exposed tissue. |
Critical | Insensitive due to the destruction of nerve endings. Skin is destroyed. Muscle tissue and bone underneath may be damages. The area may be charred, white, or grayish in color. |
Sources for these pages were:Radcliffe, J. The New International Webster's Pocket Medical & First Aid Dictionary of the English Language. USA: Trident Press International, 1997.
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