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What is the difference between Burn & Scald?

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Question added by Atif Hameed , Lead Fire Fighter/Fire Trainer/NFPA Certified , Punjab Emergency Services Rescue 1122 Pakistan
Date Posted: 2016/10/20
Edwin Gacias
by Edwin Gacias , Nurse , Qatari Diar Vinci Company

Burn is injured by direct fire whereas the scald is burned by hot liquid or steam

maybe many present burn scald

 

  • Burn c'est brûler et sa définition est: Endommager, détruire quelque chose, blesser quelqu'un, ou une partie du corps par le feu
  •   Scald c'est Ébouillanter et sa définition est se brûler avec un liquide bouillant

Majid Shafi Ahmad
by Majid Shafi Ahmad , Data Entry Operator (BS-12) , Punjab Food Authority

A "Burn" is due to dry heat such as burn due to iron or fire.A "Scald" is due to wet heat such as hot water or steam.

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