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BURNS AND SCALDS - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Classification of Burn Depth -Superficial partial thickness burns - Superficial Epidermal Burns.
        Superficial Dermal Burns.
        Deep Dermal Burns.
      - Full Thickness Burns - Third degree burns extend through all layers of the skin and into subcutaneous tissues.
        Severe full thickness burns also known as fourth degree burns extend into muscle and bone.
      - Superficial Epidermal - skin is red and painful, but not blistered. Capillary refill* blanches then rapidly refills.
      - Superficial dermal (partial thickness)- The skin is red or pale pink and painful with blistering. Capillary refill* blanches but regains its colour slowly.
      - Deep dermal (partial thickness) - The skin appears dry, blotchy or mottled, red, and typically painful (due to exposed superficial nerves). There may be blisters. Capillary refill* does not blanch.
      - Full thickness - The skin is white, brown, or black (charred) in colour, with no blisters. It may appear dry, leathery, or waxy and is painless. Capillary refill* does not blanch.