Burn Types CHART

Question 1

superficial burn
involved tissues:
clinical presentation:
prognosis:

Answer 1

• epidermis
• dry and red, closed
• 1 wk (5 days)

Question 2

superficial partial thickness burn
involved tissues:
clinical presentation:
prognosis:

Answer 2

• epidermis, some dermis
• blanche with quick capillary refill
• extremely painful
• intact, weeping blisters
• 2 wks, minimal scarring

Question 3

deep partial thickness burn
involved tissues:
clinical presentation:
prognosis:

Answer 3

• epidermis, dermis
• red and white
• blanching with slow capillary refill
• loss of pinprick sensation
• 3 wks, large wounds managed surgically

Question 4

full thickness burn
involved tissues:
clinical presentation:
prognosis:

Answer 4

• epidermis, dermis, some subcutaneus tissue
• leathery, eschar, dry rigid
• loss of pain, temp, pressure sensations
• 4 wks (>3wks)
• require surgery, may result in contractures

Question 5

subdermal burn
involved tissues:
clinical presentation:
prognosis:

Answer 5

• epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue
• charred, dry, exposed tissue
• require surgery, may require amputation or paralysis