Third degree burns

Date: May 2011

Definition:

Burns that involve damage or destruction of the skin to its full depth through to the underlying tissue and covering at least 20% of the bodys surface area or 50% loss of surface area of the face which for the purpose of this definition includes the forehead and ears.

 

Definition update history:

Third degree burns May 2011

Third degree burns July 2009

Third degree burns April 2007

Third degree burns November 2003

Third degree burns May 2003

Third degree burns March 2003

Third degree burns April 2002

Third degree burns July 2001

Third degree burns November 2000

Third degree burns November 1999

Third degree burns July 1999

Third degree burns February 1998