WHAT’S AT STAKE

Burn Severity Burn injuries are common both at home and in the workplace. The American Burn Association states that there are over 40,000 hospitalizations each year due to burns. There are a few different types of burn injuries and the severity of burns is classified into three different levels. These levels are first degree, second degree, third degree and fourth degree.

WHAT' S THE DANGER

SPECIFIC TYPES There are four specific types of burns a person may experience:

• 1st degree burns damage the first layer of the skin and are often referred to as superficial burns.
• 2nd degree burns damage the […]

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