What Kind of Burn Is It, and Does My Kid Need the ER?
Not all burns are treated the same. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks down the differences between chemical, electrical, and thermal burns in kids, including the three degrees of thermal burns and how home care differs from an emergency room visit. Learn why first-degree burns can be managed at home while third-degree burns should always be treated as a medical emergency.
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