Wednesday, 28 October 2015

True regarding Superficial burns | PGI entrance Preparations

Which of the following is true regarding Superficial burns?
A. Always requires skin grafting 
B. Dry &inelastic 
C. Blister formation 
D. Painless 
E. Can be healed within 7 to 10 days


Ans. B. Dry &inelastic ; (C) Blister formation; (E) Can be healed within 7 to 10 days :
• Superficial burns unless infected heals in 7 to 14 days. It heals by epitheliazation and is usually painless.
• They don’t usually require skin grafting as compared to deep burns.