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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 body's surface area or 50% loss of surface area of the face which for the purpose of this definition includes the forehead and ears.

Updated May 2011

 

Definition update history:

Third degree burns January 2019
Third degree burns December 2015
Third degree burns September 2013
Third degree burns May 2012
Third degree burns May 2011
Third degree burns July 2009
Third degree burns April 2007
Third degree burns November 2003
Third degree burns March 2003
Third degree burns December 2002
Third degree burns September 2002
Third degree burns April 2002
Third degree burns July 2001
Third degree burns March 2001
Third degree burns June 2000
Third degree burns January 2000
Third degree burns July 1999

What does this mean?

Third degree burns are the most serious type of burn. They involve the destruction of the full thickness of the skin and can cause damage to the fat, muscle and bone beneath.

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