Why is a third-degree burn immediately life-threatening? Loss of sensory neurons Catastrophic fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance Risk of infection Difficulty breathing due to unbearable pain
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This means that the burn extends deep into the skin, affecting not only the outermost layer (epidermis) but also the dermis and potentially even the subcutaneous tissue. One reason why a third-degree burn is immediately life-threatening is due to the loss of Show more…
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