Gauquie, Kimberly2008-02-052008-02-052008-02-05https://hdl.handle.net/11299/5650The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Thermal burns are assessed by depth of burn and percentage of body area involved. First and second degree thermal burns can often be cared for at home. Electrical and chemical burns can be prevented in the home through easy measures.skinburnaloeOther