ABCs of: Burns

Burns are extremely common injuries mainly affecting the skin and superficial tissues. Causes of burns may include contact with sources of heat such as hot liquids, open flames, heated objects, chemicals and electrical currents.

Post author By Chamath Gunawardena
Post date 12th May 2021

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Download the ABCs of Burns fact sheet to understand the concepts behind burns assessment and management.

Burns Fact Sheet Download (PDF, 668 kb)

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Content – Joanne Thong Yuen Heng; Design – Chia Yen Lek (SIGMUM Committee of 2021/2022)

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