Effects of Burn Injuries
Severe burns may result in extensive damage to body tissues and can lead to several serious complications, including:
- Loss of function of affected body parts.
- Increased risk of infection.
- Permanent scarring, disfigurement, or mutilation.
- Difficulty breathing if burns affect the face, neck, or respiratory passages.
- Secondary shock resulting from extensive fluid loss through burn blisters and damaged skin.
Except for very minor burns, shock should always be considered a possible complication requiring careful observation and prompt treatment.