Degree of Burn

Degree of Burn is the level of depth of Burn effect on the human skin up to bones.
Degree
of Burn
Skin Layer Depth affected due to BurnBurn
Appearance
Effects of Burn on the Human Body
1st Degree BurnEpidermisRedPainfull, Heal without Scaring.
No Surgery required.
2nd Degree BurnPartial Dermis – homogeneous,
moist, hyperaemic

Deep partial Dermins – less sensate, drier,
with reticula pattern to erythema, no blanch.
MoistMay Scar, Painful Blister.
More Painful.
3rd Degree BurnThrought Deep Dermis, and TissuesStiff BrownHigh Risk of Insfection
Surgery Required.
4th Degree BurnEntends from Dermins
to Fat up to Bones
DryLayers upto Bones are damaged.
May be Loss of Burned Pars.
Surgery Required.
What is Degree of Burn?

Degree of Burn is the level of depth of Burn effect on the human skin up to bones.

Which are lyers from Skin top upto Bones ?

1) Epidermis – Outer layer of Skin.
2) Dermis – Lower layer of Skin.
3) Adipose tissue
4) Muscle
5) Bone

What are Symptoms of Burns?

Type of Symptoms depend on Burn Type and Degree of Burn.
Blister, Pain, Peeling Skin, Red Skin, Shock, Swelling etc.
Treatment of Burn depends on layer of skin affected.

What is Arc Flash ?

Arc Flash is light and heat produced as a result of Arc Fault, due to low impedance path, which causes electrical explosion or discharge.

What is Energy Control Program ?

Energy Control Program makes sure that Equipment is isolated from energy source and made inoperative before planned Service/Maintenance.

Arc Flash Hazard Risk Category

HRC – Hazard Risk Category is determined by amount of Incident Energy released upto defined boundary from the source of Arc Flash Point.

What causes arc flash?

An arc flash causes a very loud sound created by quickly-moving air, or a sound wave, that can reach 140 decibels at a distance of

What is Arc Blast ?

Arc Blast is the supersonic shockwave produced when the uncontrolled Arc vaporizes the metal conductors and expanding Plasma.

What is Arc Flash assessment?

Arc Flash assessment determines the degree to which worker may be exposed to potential Arc Flash Hazards and what kind of PPE is required.