What causes a third-degree burn injuries?
Third-degree burns are usually caused by: clothing on fire immersion in hot water contact with flames, hot objects, or electricity corrosive chemicals. What are the symptoms? The skin may be white, or it may be black and leathery. There may be little pain in the burned area, but the areas surrounding the burn may be quite painful. How is it treated? All third-degree burns require medical treatment. Call 911 for emergency rescue if available, or transport the person to an emergency room. Assist a burned person as follows: If the person’s clothes are burning, do not let the person run. Running can fan the flames so that they rise to the person’s face. Smother the flames with a blanket, rug, or jacket, rolling the person on the ground if necessary. DO NOT remove clothing that is stuck to the burn. DO NOT apply ice water, lotions, ointments, sprays, or home remedies. Remove jewelry and tight clothing from the burned area before swelling begins. Immerse the burned area in cold water or appl
