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Not only do they destroy all three levels of skin, they burn the underlying tissue, including muscle, tendon, and bone. 4th degree burn treatment is almost always necessary as these can be highly damaging. Keep watching to learn more.

4th DEGREE BURN SYMPTOMS
Fourth-degree burns involve complete destruction of the skin at the burn site. Thus the individual doesn't feel any pain, as the nerves have been destroyed. The burn site may appear charred, ash white, grey, or black, with exposed muscle and/or bone. A key characteristic is eschar formation; the body produces a substance to aid in the shedding of dead tissue. The cauterized tissue may be skin, muscle, connective tissue, or soft tissue.

CAUSES OF 4th DEGREE BURNS
Fourth-degree burns are not common. They require exposure to excessively high temperatures, such as in a building fire or forest fire, or an explosion. Certain highly acidic chemicals can cause the skin to dissolve rapidly and produce a fourth-degree burn, as can extreme amounts of radiation. Typically, to be burned this badly, the victim would have to experience a serious accident involving flammable materials or become trapped inside a burning building or vehicle. They can also happen in warfare.

COMPLICATIONS
Fourth-degree burns are life-threatening and have a number of potential complications that can arise immediately if not addressed before emergency personnel arrive. Always get the burn victim to a safe, quiet location and dial 911. Try to keep the burn site covered, and the patient hydrated and warm. Make sure they continue to breathe and avoid going into shock.

INFECTIONS
Fourth-degree burns destroy the skin completely, exposing soft tissues which are not designed to resist infection. Sepsis (infection of the blood) and other infections are a threat, even in areas away from the burn site.

DEHYDRATION
In a fourth-degree burn scenario, the body will send water to the areas that have been destroyed to help them recover. Water evaporates from the burn site as well. The resulting moisture loss is significant, and it must be replaced.

SHOCK
A severe burn can cause the body to go into shock. Shock occurs when the body needs more oxygen, yet is not getting it. Children are at greater risk of experiencing shock when they sustain a fourth-degree burn. If you are tending to a burn victim who is having trouble breathing or losing consciousness, try to get them to lie down in a safe place and breathe. Apply CPR (if you have training), and try to help them stay awake.

SCARRING
Fourth-degree burns require surgery to treat, and skin grafts are not always enough. Scars may last for a lifetime. Debridement (the cutting away of dead tissue) may be necessary to facilitate new tissue growth. But this technique is no guarantee of a complete recovery.

WOUND CARE OC
Wound Care OC is the premier location for burn treatment in Orange County. If you or a loved one has a fourth-degree burn, reach out to our office after you are released from the emergency room. Our professionals have extensive experience and expertise in handling severe burns. They will have access to materials and medications to help you achieve the best possible prognosis, even though it might take some time.

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Call Wound Care OC today for 4th degree burn treatment in Orange County, CA (833) 700 - 0998
Learn more here: https://woundcareoc.com/4th-degree-bu...