emergency

Burn

熱傷 (nesshō)

A burn is tissue damage caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. Burns are classified by depth: superficial (first degree), partial thickness (second degree), or full thickness (third degree). For minor burns, apply cool running water for at least 10 minutes. For severe or large burns, call 119 immediately. Never apply ice or butter, which worsen tissue damage. Serious burns are treated at specialized burn units in major hospitals across Japan.

Severe burn cases in Japan are referred to designated burn centers, which are concentrated at university hospitals and national medical centers in major cities.

In 9 languages

Language	Term
English	Burn
Japanese (日本語)	熱傷
Chinese (中文)	烧伤
Korean (한국어)	화상
Portuguese	Queimadura
Spanish	Quemadura
Filipino	Paso
Thai	แผลไฟไหม้
Vietnamese	Bỏng
Romanization	nesshō

Related terms

• Ambulance 救急車
• Emergency Room 救急外来
• Dehydration 脱水

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