Topic Index - Burns

Detailed information on burns, including anatomy, classification, treatment, and prevention

Burns Home

Anatomy of the Skin

Burns Overview

Classifications and Treatments of Burns

Classification of Burns

First-Degree Burns

Second-Degree Burns

Third-Degree Burns

Facts About Sunburn

Preventing Burn Injuries

Emergency Treatment of a Burn Injury

Chemical Burns

Heat or Thermal Burns

Electrical Burns

Nutrition and Burns

Pain Management and Itching

Returning Home After a Burn Injury

Preventing Scars and Contractures

Home Wound Care

If Your Child Has Difficulty Adjusting

Coping Emotionally

When to Call Your Child's Physician