GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Type of burn that can be life-threatening
A
1st degree
B
2nd degree
C
3rd degree
D
Any burn is life threatening
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Third degree burns are deep, severe burns that completely damage the skin. Causes can include exposure to flames, explosions, or strong chemicals. People with third degree burns need immediate medical attention from a special burn unit. This can help prevent serious complications such as infection or shock.

Detailed explanation-2: -A third-degree burn is referred to as a full-thickness burn. This type of burn destroys the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and the entire layer beneath (or dermis).

Detailed explanation-3: -Severe burn injury – A severe (major) burn is any burn injury that is complicated by major trauma or inhalation injury, chemical burn, high-voltage electrical burn, and, in general for adults, any burn encompassing over 20 percent of the total body surface area, excluding superficial burns such as sunburn.

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