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Depth of burn

Johnson C, Management of burns, Surgery (2018),

Superficial or first degree burn is defined as burn

affecting the epidermis only.

Partial-thickness or second degree burn is

defined as burn extending to involve part of the

dermis.

Full-thickness or third degree burn is defined

when the burn extends to involve the full

thickness of skin.

Fourth degree burn is defined as burns

extending beyond the skin to involve the

underlying muscle, bone or tendons.