põletushaav
Põletushaav, commonly known as a burn, is an injury to the skin or underlying tissues caused by contact with heat, chemicals, electricity, radiation, or friction. The severity of a burn is classified by degrees, with first-degree burns affecting only the outermost layer of skin (epidermis), causing redness and pain. Second-degree burns penetrate deeper, damaging the epidermis and dermis, resulting in blisters, severe pain, and swelling. Third-degree burns extend through all layers of the skin, potentially reaching underlying fat, muscle, or bone, and may appear white, leathery, or charred, often with less pain due to nerve damage.
The immediate treatment for most burns, particularly thermal burns, involves cooling the affected area with cool
After initial cooling, covering the burn with a clean, non-stick dressing can help prevent infection and reduce