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Burns Home
Anatomy of the Skin
Burns Overview
Classifications and Treatments of Burns
Classification of Burns
First-Degree Burns
Second-Degree Burns
Third-Degree Burns
Facts About Sunburn
Preventing Burn Injuries
Emergency Treatment of a Burn Injury
Chemical Burns
Heat or Thermal Burns
Electrical Burns
Nutrition and Burns
Pain Management and Itching
Returning Home After a Burn Injury
Preventing Scars and Contractures
Home Wound Care
If Your Child Has Difficulty Adjusting
Coping Emotionally
When to Call Your Child's Physician
Southern New Mexico Surgery Center 2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B Alamogordo, NM 88310 www.snmsc.org
Phone: 575.437.0890 Fax: 575.437.0905 Email: info@snmsc.org