Burns
20 entries in the Burns compendium.
Aerosol burnSkin injury from rapid cooling of aerosol spray gas.American Burn AssociationAdvancing burn care through multidisciplinary collaboration since 1967.Baux scoreA burn mortality prediction index using age and burn size.Burn Advocates NetworkSupporting burn survivors through recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration.Burn centerHospital specializing in treatment of severe burns.Burn maskA rigid transparent mask that compresses facial scars to prevent hypertrophy.Burn recovery bedSpecialized bed for severe burn patients.Burn scar contractureSkin tightening after burns that restricts movement.Electrical burnElectrical burns cause severe subdermal damage often hidden by minor surface wounds.Friction burnAbrasion from skin friction, often called chafing or rope burn.Hot tar burnThermal burn from hot tar, often work-related.Hydrofluoric acid burnA chemical burn from hydrofluoric acid causing severe pain and systemic toxicity.Microwave burnThermal injury from non-ionizing microwave radiation absorption.Pediatric burnPediatric burn is the most common injury in children globally.Radiation burnDamage to tissue from radiation, including UV, X-rays, and radio wavesScaldingThermal burn from heated fluids, often affecting children.SunburnA radiation burn from UV overexposure causing inflammation and skin damage.Thermal burnThermal burns result from contact with heat sources.Thermal traumaBurn injury with potential for serious outcomes.WindburnWindburn is a misattributed sunburn, not a distinct condition.
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