Burn Injury

Burn injuries can be caused by fire, electrical wires or outlets, or by unsafe handling of chemicals. Burn injuries can range in severity. Some burn injuries can be as mild as a first degree, which is skin discoloration or blistering or be as serious as a fourth degree, which indicates injury to deeper tissues, such as muscle, tendons, or bone. An inappropriately treated burn can result in injuries worse than the burn itself and introduce more complications for the injured victim.