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5/9/2007
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Fractures
Burns
Poisons
Levels of Responsiveness
Bleeding
Introduction
Heart Disease
Chain Of Survival
C.P.R
Control Panel
Burns
Six Main Types of Burns:
Cold – caused by ice.
Wet – caused by hot fluids.
Dry – caused by dry heat like fires.
Chemical – e.g. bleach.
Radiation – e.g. Sunburn.
Electrical – caused by electricity.
Full Thickness burns – black waxy colour, nerves have been burned.
Partial Thickness burn – skin is red with blisters and is painful
Superficial burn – skin is red and is sore. (e.g. Sunburn)
Three Degrees of Burns: