Burns
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Injuries to tissues caused by contact with heat, steam, chemicals (BURNS, CHEMICAL), electricity (BURNS, ELECTRIC), or the like. |
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GEN; "thermal injury"; EYE BURNS & SUNBURN are also available; burn shock: coord IM with SHOCK, TRAUMATIC (IM) |
Burns Categories.
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Burns, Chemical |
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Burns, Electric - Burns produced by contact with electric current or from a sudden discharge of electricity. |
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Burns, Inhalation - Burns of the respiratory tract caused by heat or inhaled chemicals. |
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Eye Burns - Injury to any part of the eye by extreme heat, chemical agents, or ultraviolet radiation. |
Burns Definitions and Terms
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