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Burns may be caused by even a brief
encounter with heat greater than 120°F (49°C). The source of this
heat may be the sun (causing a sunburn), hot liquids, steam, fire,
electricity, friction (causing rug burns and rope burns), and
chemicals (causing a caustic burn upon contact).
Signs of a burn are localized redness, swelling, and pain. A severe
burn will also blister. The skin may also peel, appear white or
charred, and feel numb. A burn may trigger a headache and fever.
Extensive burns may induce shock, the symptoms of which are
faintness, weakness, rapid pulse and breathing, pale and clammy skin,
and bluish lips and fingernails. |
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