Thermal burns are burns caused by external heat sources, such as fire, steam, tar, hot liquids or hot metals, that raise the temperature of the skin and cause tissue cell death or charring.Health System: Thermal Burns
Rule of Nines
The Rule of Nines divides the the body into sections; each section accounts for about 9% of the skin on the body. The area of the body that is involved in second or third degree burns than then be quickly estimated. For example, if two of the specified areas are involved, the burns would be said to cover 18% of the body. If three areas are involved, they would cover 27%, and so on.eMedicineHealth: Exams
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have a thermal burn, please consult your doctor.
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Thermal Burn Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Thermal Burns
Thermal Burn Discussion and Blogs
Journey of Life and Love: Thermal Burns by Dr. Chew (June 21, 2008)
Emergency Medicine Blog: Thermal Burns (June 16, 2008)
WARNING: Graphic Content SteadyHealth.com: What to do When the Eye Gets a Thermal Burn? (October 4, 2007)
Insurance Defense Blog: Thermal Burns Sustained by Airline Passenger (August 22, 2003)
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Scald burns with hot liquid are most common cause in children and the elderly Penn State: First Degree Burns(Thermal Burns)
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