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… Estimating the Size of a Burn On this page: Overview Overview You … method divides the body's surface area into percentages. Estimating burn size in adults See a picture of the "rule of …
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… Chemical Burn On this page: Overview Overview … has been swallowed that may be a poison or may cause burning in the throat and esophagus , call your local Poison … the Poison Control staff member. Chemicals can cause skin burns or allergic reactions or can be poisonous. Chemical …
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… Burns to the Eye On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … 4: Mild pain Mild eye pain Has there been a change in the size or shape of the pupil (the black centre of the eye)? … eye injury may be hard. It depends on the child's age, size, and ability to co-operate. Having another adult help …
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… Burns and Electric Shock On this page: Overview Check Your … a burn is depends on several things, such as: The depth, size, and cause of the burn; the affected body area; and the … from the body. But in a baby or young child, the same size and depth of a burn may cause a severe fluid loss. How …
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… Alkali Burns On this page: Overview Overview … and damage the deeper layers of tissue. When a chemical burn occurs, find out what chemical caused the burn. Call a Poison Control Centre immediately for more …
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… Acid Burns On this page: Overview Overview … usually cause damage deep in the tissue. When a chemical burn occurs, find out what chemical caused the burn. Call a Poison Control Centre immediately for more …
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… Determining the Seriousness of a Burn On this page: Overview Overview The … bones. These burns always require medical treatment. The size of the burn. The cause (thermal, electrical, chemical, … bones. These burns always require medical treatment. The size of the burn. The cause (thermal, electrical, chemical, …
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… Electrical Shock or Burn On this page: Overview Overview … symptoms, there is no reason to worry. If your skin is burned by electricity, there is cause for concern. Electrical burns may look minor at first. But the burn may be more …
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… Chili Pepper Burns On this page: Overview Overview Chili pepper burns are caused by an irritating substance found in the skin of the pepper. This burn can feel like a sunburn, a throbbing and prickling …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Burns On this page: Overview Overview Burns can happen in any home. Heat, electricity, contact … and some common household chemicals can all cause burns. You can help protect your child by being aware of …
