{"id":115765,"date":"2020-08-24T10:28:50","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T14:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=115765"},"modified":"2020-08-24T10:28:50","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T14:28:50","slug":"can-household-chemicals-cause-third-degree-burns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/can-household-chemicals-cause-third-degree-burns\/","title":{"rendered":"Can household chemicals cause third degree burns?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Stop, drop, and roll have long been the watchwords when it comes to protecting against the dangers of fire and smoke.\u00a0 Indeed, since childhood, we have all learned this important information from our parents, teachers, first responders, and an array of public service messages.\u00a0 Unfortunately, this formula does not work nearly as well against chemical burns.\u00a0 That being the case therefore, let us looks at the role household chemicals play in causing serious injuries as we explore the question of whether or not household chemicals can cause third degree burns, and what are your best steps to avoid these types of injuries and what you should do when that avoidance is impossible.<\/p>

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That is a Third Degree Burn?<\/strong><\/p>\n

When it comes to burns, victims are typically classified as having first, second, or third degree burns.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0A first degree burn resembles that of sunburn with the upper layers of dermis receiving the brunt of the damage with the burn extending through the first level of skin.\u00a0 Second degree burns are more intensive having burned through the second level of skin, while a third degree burn, also known as a full-thickness burn that extends past the first three levels of skins and damages the subcutis below.\u00a0 An additional category, fourth degree burns are reserved for the most serious of damages.\u00a0 These burns destroy the subcutis while causing damage to muscles, tendons, and nerve endings.<\/p>

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What are Chemical Burns?<\/strong><\/p>

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All burns are not created equal, and chemical burns can be particularly painful and disabling.\u00a0 Oftentimes, without the benefit of a heat source or smoke, people do not understand the inherent danger of working in close confines with a toxic chemical agent until the damage is already done.<\/p>\n

By far, those at the biggest risk of sustaining a third degree chemical burn are children, the elderly, those incapable of mobility, and people lacking in cognitive ability to recognize the very real danger associated with some household chemicals.<\/p>

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When your skin or eyes come in contact with an irritant like acid as an example, the chemicals cause a reaction with the skin that leaves a burning sensation on the skin, or dermis.\u00a0 Should the toxin be swallowed, these chemicals can potentially cause internal damage.<\/p>\n

Any number of sources within the home can be identified as a culprit when it comes to causing household chemical burns including:<\/p>

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