Causes of Burn
1. Thermal burn
Exposed with flame, hot liquid, steam, hot object, scald injuries, residential fire.
2. Chemical burn
Tissue contact with strong acid, alkalis/base, caustic chemical (sodium hydroxide, Silver nitrate, sulfuric acid.
3. Electrical burn
Electric shock, heat generated by electrical energy passes through body. Work place energy, use of ECG leads without conductive gel.
4. Radiation burn
UV light, X-ray, radiation therapy, sunburn
5. Inhalation burn
Poisoning gas
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