Question 53 · LEK · Burns
“This type of burn involves the full thickness of the epidermis and partially of the dermis. However, it does not extends below the dermis. The skin at the site of the burn is pale, sometimes pink or reddish. After healing contracted scars are present”. To which stage of burns does the above description refer?
- A. I degree.
- B. IIA degree.
- C. IIB degree.
- D. III degree.
- E. IV degree.
Hint
The key clue is partial damage of the dermis combined with healing that leaves contracture scars, which separates superficial from deep partial-thickness burns.
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