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An electrical burn is a skin burn that results from contact with electricity. When this happens, electricity can travel through your body damaging tissues and organs. The level of injury to the body depends on the type of circuit (AC or…

A heat-induced burn (thermal burn) can occur when the skin comes in contact with any heat source. This might be from a cooking pan, an iron, a fire, a hot surface, or a hot, scalding liquid or gas. Caring for…

Symptoms that your child may be having trouble adjusting It’s very hard to cope in times of stress. Children are less able to cope with stress because of their limited life experience. Here are some signs that your child may be…

Fires and other accidents in and around your home may result in burn injuries or fatalities to your child. In addition to fires, chemicals, scalding water, and electrical appliances may also cause burns. These tips can help prevent burn injuries,…

Preventing scars after a burn Scars are thickened marks left after a burn has healed. Most second- and third-degree burns cause some degree of scarring. Physical therapists will work with your child to prevent or reduce scarring. Wearing pressure garments…

Pain management and burn care Most children with burns have pain. The amount of pain depends on the severity and location of the burn. Severe pain can make your child’s stay in the hospital very scary. Your child will be…

What are burr holes? Burr holes are small holes (the size of a dime) that a neurosurgeon makes in the skull. Burr holes can be used to relieve pressure on the brain when fluid, such as blood, builds up and…

What is clavicle fracture open reduction and internal fixation? Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to stabilize and heal a broken bone. You might need this procedure to treat your broken collarbone (clavicle). The…

What are cleft lip and cleft palate in children? Cleft lip and palate are openings or splits in the upper lip or roof of the mouth (palate). A child can be born with a cleft lip, cleft palate, or both.…

Does this test have other names? Cancer antigen 15-3 What is this test? This test measures the amount of cancer antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3) in your blood. CA 15-3 is a substance that stimulates your body’s defense system. Some kinds of cancer…

Does this test have other names? Cancer antigen 19-9, CA 19-9 radioimmunoassay (RIA) test What is this test? This test looks for the antigen called cancer antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) in your blood. Antigens are substances that stimulate your body’s…

Does this test have other names? Cancer antigen 27-29 What is this test? CA 27-29 is the name of an antigen. An antigen is a substance that stimulates your body’s immune system. Certain types of cancer cells send CA 27-29…