False regarding deep second – degree burns:-
Correct Answer: Less blanching
Description: Burns First Degree Second degree Third degree Fouh degree Epidermal burn* Involve only epidermis Do not blister Erythematous because of dermal vasodilatation Painful Heal without scarring in 5-10 days Paial thickness burn Involve epidermis and some pa of dermis Divided into: superificial and Deep second degree Full thickness burn Characterized by hard leathery eschar, that is painless and black, white or cherry red* No capillary refilling or pin-prick sensation All dermal and epidermal components are lost Heals only by wound contracture Require excision with skin grafting to heal Involve other organs beneath the skin such as muscle bone and brain Superficial second degree Deep second degree Involve upper layer of dermis (papillary dermis) Erythematous Blisters are seen Blanch to touch Painful Heals without scarring in 7-14 days Also known as deep paial thickness burn Injury extends to reticular layer of dermis Don't blanch Mottled pink and white color of wound surface Capillary refilling is absent or occurs slowly Pain is absent Pin-prick sensation is preservedQ Heals in 3-9 weeks with scar formation
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