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What is the difference between third- and fourth-degree burns?

Third-degree burns and fourth-degree burns are the two worst types of burns. They are both major burns. They require immediate emergency medical attention at a hospital or burn center. Both third-degree and fourth-degree burns can result in permanent impairment and disfigurement and may be fatal in some cases. They require long-term medical attention. But there [...]

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Fourth-degree Burns

The general public is largely unfamiliar with the term “fourth-degree burn.” Most people have only heard of first-, second-, and third-degree burns. Fourth-degree is the most severe type of burn injury. It is a full thickness burn that is so deep it damages the underlying muscle and bone.  What exactly is a fourth-degree burn? Third-degree [...]

By |March 28th, 2016|Comments Off on Fourth-degree Burns