Classification of Burns

Fifth- Degree Burn

Damage from burns of this degree affects all soft tissues and all organs in the affected area and might even damage the bone to some extent. Chances of survival are virtually none, and very rare individuals that did survive had to have the affected region amputated.

Sixth- Degree Burn

If an individual is diagnosed with this degree of burn, then the person is dead and lying on the autopsy table. Damage from this type of burns is so extensive that even bones are badly damaged or even charred. Burns so severe are not survivable.

First-degree burns

First-degree (superficial) burns. First-degree burns affect only the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. The burn site is red, painful, dry, and with no blisters. Mild sunburn is an example. Long-term tissue damage is rare and usually consists of an increase or decrease in the skin color.Involves only the top layer - skin becomes red & sensitive - mild edema & pain - ex. sunburn

Fourth Degree Burn

Fourth degree burns. Fourth degree burns also damage the underlying bones, muscles, and tendons. There is no sensation in the area since the nerve endings are destroyed.

Second-degree burns.

Second-degree (partial thickness) burns. Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin. The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.Involves epidermis & part of dermis - skin will be red, blistered, & swollen; possibly white patches - extremely painful - ex. scald burn

Third- Degree Burn

Third-degree (full thickness) burns. Third-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis and may go into the subcutaneous tissue. The burn site may appear white or charred. Destroys both the epidermis & dermis - burn appears white or charred - dead skin becomes tough & leathery - painless - ex. electrical burns, flame burns, scalds, chemical exposure