What should be expected in third degree chemical burns on the hands, legs and fe!
Question: What should be expected in third degree chemical burns on the hands, legs and feet?
Please describe normal hospital procedure and how badly these things normally scar as well as any other detail that you can think of, offhand. If you or a loved one has been through something like this, please feel free to share your experiences.
Answers:
Treatment for third-degree burns will depend on the severity of the burn. Burn severity is determined by the amount of body surface area that has been affected. The burn severity will be determined by your physician. Treatment for third-degree burns may include the following:
early cleaning and debriding (removing dead skin and tissue from the burned area). This procedure can be done in a special bathtub in the hospital or as a surgical procedure.
intravenous (IV) fluids containing electrolytes
antibiotics by intravenous (IV) or by mouth
antibiotic ointments or creams
a warm, humid environment for the burn
nutritional supplements and a high-protein diet
pain medications
skin grafting (may be required to achieve closure of the wounded area)
functional and cosmetic reconstruction.
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