Burns In The Nursing Home Population Pose A Serious Threat Of Injury & Further Medical Complications
A hot cup of soup, a radiator, an uncalibrated water thermostat or a fire can all pose serious burn risks for nursing home patients. Your skin is necessary for your body’s regulation of fluid and temperature; it also acts as a barrier against bacteria and viruses. When you burn your skin, you put yourself at risk for infection, tetanus, scarring, permanent injury, and even death depending on the severity of the burn. Stages of Burns Burns are categorized as first degree, second degree, or third degree based upon the depth of the burn and the percentage of total body area...
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