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3. Third degree burns

These are burns which cause deep burning of the skin. The

skin is burnt deeply and it appears shinny white. The victim
loses a lot of fluids through the burnt skin by evaporation.

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- First Aid

 Put the burn areas in cool water.

 Encourage the casualty to drink a
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lot of fluids, because he loses a lot
of fluids through the burnt skin by

evaporation

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Prevention of burns and scalds

Use heat insulators to handle hot objects.

 Cook from raised places

 Keep petroleum products out of reach of children.

 Refill lanterns or lamps after putting them off.

 Do not allow young children to cook.

 Teach children the dangers of burns

 Tell children to play away from fire places.