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Burns are classified as first-, second-, or third-degree, depending on how deep and severe they penetrate the skin's surface. First-degree burns affect only the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. The burn site is red, painful, dry, and with no blisters. Mild sunburn is an example.

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This video explains how burns are classified as first, second or third degree depending on how deep and severely they penetrate the skin surface. It describes first-degree burns as affecting only the epidermis, with a red, painful, dry burn site and no blisters, using mild sunburn as an example.

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  • Covers classification of burns as first, second or third degree by depth and severity
  • Describes first-degree burns as affecting only the epidermis or outer layer of skin
  • Describes a first-degree burn site as red, painful and dry with no blisters
  • Gives mild sunburn as an example of a first-degree burn

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This video presents “Burns” — Burns are classified as first-, second-, or third-degree, depending on how deep and severe they penetrate the skin's surface. First-degree burns affect only the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. The burn site is red, painful, dry, and. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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