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  2. Parkland formula - Wikipedia

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    The first half of the fluid is given within eight hours from the burn incident, and the remaining over the next 16 hours. Only area covered by second-degree burns or greater is taken into consideration, as first-degree burns do not cause hemodynamically significant fluid shift to warrant fluid replacement. [5]

  3. Burn - Wikipedia

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    Burns that affect only the superficial skin layers are known as superficial or first-degree burns. [ 2 ] [ 11 ] They appear red without blisters, and pain typically lasts around three days. [ 2 ] [ 11 ] When the injury extends into some of the underlying skin layer, it is a partial-thickness or second-degree burn . [ 2 ]

  4. Scalding - Wikipedia

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    Scalding is a form of thermal burn resulting from heated fluids such as boiling water or steam. Most scalds are considered first- or second-degree burns, but third-degree burns can result, especially with prolonged contact. The term is from the Latin word calidus, meaning hot. [1]

  5. Tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to feet after losing flip ...

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    A tourist from Belgium has been hospitalized in Las Vegas after suffering third-degree burns to his feet while walking on sand dunes in Death Valley, officials said. The 42-year-old man was ...

  6. Man suffers 1st-degree burns while wearing reflective jacket

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    A 40 year-old Australian engineer was sent to the emergency room after he suffered first-degree burns from wearing a reflective jacket.

  7. Jay Leno Says He Suffered 3rd-Degree Burns and May Need ... - AOL

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    Jay Leno says he suffered third-degree burns and may need skin grafts after a scary incident at his garage.The famed comedian and former host of The Tonight Show spoke to TMZ from his hospital bed ...

  8. Friction burn - Wikipedia

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    Friction burn caused by a treadmill. Example of a third-degree friction burn. A friction burn is a form of abrasion caused by the friction of skin rubbing against a surface. A friction burn may also be referred to as skinning, chafing, or a term named for the surface causing the burn such as rope burn, carpet burn or rug burn.

  9. Burn scar contracture - Wikipedia

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    Burn scar contracture is the tightening of the skin after a second or third degree burn. When skin is burned, the surrounding skin begins to pull together, resulting in a contracture. It needs to be treated as soon as possible because the scar can result in restriction of movement around the injured area. This is mediated by myofibroblasts. [1]