📋Overview
Burns are injuries to the skin and underlying tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, radiation, or friction. The term 'burns' is the modern preferred term and encompasses a range of severity from superficial to full-thickness damage. Burns are classified by depth and extent, which guide treatment and prognosis.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0006434ICD-10-CM
T30.0
MeSH
D002056
SNOMED CT (US)
48333001125666000
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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