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Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by many different germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.This article discusses describes pneumonia that occurs in a person whose ability to fight infection is greatly reduced because their i...
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You have either undergone a procedure or been diagnosed with an illness that has made you "immunocompromised.” This means that your immune system is very weak, making it difficult to fight off infection. Certain cancers, cancer treatments, HIV infection, and transplant surgery are examples of things that can make you immunocompromised. You must be very careful—even the slightest infection can carry the risk of hospitalization or death. This sheet gives precautions you can follow to protect yourself from infection. You will need to follow them until your doctor tells you that you can stop. You may need to be careful for the rest of your life.
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Children are most commonly burned by scalding liquids in the kitchen or bathroom. Fire is the second most common cause of burns.Burns are classified as first, second, or third-degree according to their severity.First-degree burns damage only the o...
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burns affect only the outer layer of the skin. They cause pain, redness, and swelling.
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Detailed information on burns, burn types, classification of burns, burn treatment, and burn rehabilitation
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Burns are injuries to tissues that are caused by heat, friction, electricity, radiation, or chemicals.Burns are characterized by degree, based on the severity of the tissue damage. A first-degree burn causes redness and swelling in the outermost l...
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What is the difference between first-, second-, and third-degree burns?First-degree burns involve red skin, mild swelling, and some pain.
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Detailed information on the most common types of burns, including thermal, radiation, chemical, and electrical
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Detailed information on burns, burn types, classification of burns, and burn treatment
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Detailed information on burns, burn types, classification of burns, and burn treatment
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Detailed information on burns, burn types, classification of burns, and burn treatment
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Burns are injuries to the tissues caused by heat, friction, electricity, radiation, or chemicals. Such injuries cause the breakdown of body proteins, death of cells, loss of body fluids, and edema.Burns vary depending on the cause, the intensity, ...
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Statistical information relating to burn injury According to the latest data available from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, consider the following statistics:
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Detailed information on a heat-induced or thermal burn A heat-induced or thermal burn can occur when the skin comes in contact with any heat source, such as a cooking pan, an iron, a fire, a hot surface or a hot, scalding liquid.
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Detailed information on electrical burns Electrical burns occur when there is contact with an electricity, either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC).
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Detailed information on chemical burns Chemical burns can occur when strong acids or alkalies come in contact with the skin and/or the eyes.
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Detailed information on chemical burns of the eye, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on chemical burns of the eye, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on the classification and treatment of burns Burns are classified as first-, second-, or third-degree, depending on how deep and severe they penetrate the skin's surface.
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Burns are injuries to tissues caused by heat, friction, electricity, radiation, or chemicals.Burns are characterized by degree, based on the severity of the tissue damage. A first-degree burn causes.
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List of online resources to find additional information on burns This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician. The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child's condition.
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Glossary of terms relating to burns [back to top] [back to top] [back to top] chemical burns - burns due to strong acids or alkalies coming into contact with the skin and/or eyes.
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Statistical information relating to burn injury According to the latest data available from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), consider the following statistics:
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Detailed information on emergency treatment of a burn injury Burn injuries require emergency clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are several different types of burn injuries, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on burns, including anatomy, classification, treatment, and prevention
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Burns are injuries to tissues caused by heat, friction, electricity, radiation, or chemicals.
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Detailed information on third-degree burns, including causes, symptoms, and treatment
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Detailed information on second-degree burns, including causes, symptoms, and treatment
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Detailed information on preventing burn injuries During the last 20 years, fatalities and injuries from burns and fires have decreased significantly. This decrease can be attributed to heightened public awareness of fire prevention, as well as safer manufacturing of many consumer products.
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Detailed information on burns, including anatomy, classification, treatment, and prevention
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Detailed information on first-degree burns, including causes, symptoms, and treatment
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Detailed information for helping your child if he/she has difficulty adjusting following a burn injury
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Detailed information on nutrition and burns A child who has been burned needs a diet higher in calories and proteins to help him/her heal and grow. Your child may have an intravenous (IV) for extra fluids when he/she first comes to the hospital. When your child is more alert and is feeling better, he/she can start to eat.
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Should a burn be covered with a band-aid or other bandage?
Mary Pickett, M.D., is a lecturer for Harvard Medical School and an assistant professor of medicine at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. At OHSU, she practices general internal medicine and teaches medical residents and students.
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Bacteremia is an invasion of the bloodstream by bacteria.Bacteremia occurs when bacteria enter the bloodstream. This may occur through a wound or infection, or through a surgical procedure or injection.
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