Management of Burn

Characteristics of Burns of Different Depth.

Depth of Burn Color and Skin Capillary Pinprick Healing
Appearance Texture Refill Sensation
1st Superficial epidermis Red Normal Yes Yes 5 - 10 days;
degree no scar
Superficial partial- Red; may be Edematous Yes Yes 10 - 21 days;
2nd thickness blistered no or
degree minimal scar
Deep partial- Pink to Thick Possibly Possibly 25-60 days;
thickness white dense scar
3rd Full-thickness White, Leathery No No No
degree black, or spontaneous
brown healing
4th Involves underlying Variable Variable No No No
degree subcutaneous tissue, spontaneous
tendon, or bone healing