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Burns | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
In most cases, it's fairly easy to diagnose a burn. It can be hard to tell the difference between degrees of burn, though. For example, it may take a day or two for the burn to blister, making it a second-degree burn.
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Burns: Prevention & Expectations
Author: James Broomfield, MD Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN Date Reviewed: 08/13/01
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