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thermal burn

also see burn Clinical manifestations: - characterized by the amount of body surface area burned, specific body part(s) involved*, & depth of the burn - superficial, 1st degree burns are erythematous - 2nd degree burns may blister on an erythematous base - 3rd degree burns appear white or yellow & are no-nblanchable * face & perineum may need higher level of care [1] * images [2]

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References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 17, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2015
  2. DermNet NZ. Thermal burns (images) http://www.dermnetnz.org/reactions/thermal-burns.html