Types of Burns

The proper treatment of a burn is determined by the seriousness or degree of the burn.

• A first-degree burn produces redness and swelling which you might get from a sunburn.

• A second-degree burn will cause blistering of the skin.

Medical attention should be sought immediately for a 2nd-degree burn over a large area of the body or any 3rd-degree burn. It's important to keep the person calm and comfortable until the ambulance arrives. Dilated pupils, pale completion, shallow breathing, clammy skin, and a rapid or weak pulse could be signs of shock and the persons feet should be elevated.