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Oct 28, 2026 12 min

Burn Examination Findings

from NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy Hosted by Kyle Rice

Jabari examines a patient who sustained a thermal burn to the anterior forearm 48 hours ago. The affected area has a mottled red-and-white appearance with minimal surface moisture and scattered ruptured blisters. The skin demonstrates sluggish blanching with applied pressure, and the patient reports diminished sensation to light touch but discomfort with firm pressure. Which of the following burn classifications is MOST consistent with these findings? A) Superficial burn (first-degree) B) Superficial partial-thickness burn (second-degree) C) Deep partial-thickness burn (second-degree) D) Full-thickness burn (third-degree) Download my Burns Staging Cheatsheet - https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/burns25

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