When classifying a burn as either superficial, partial thickness, or full thickness, the EMT would need to determine the:

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When classifying a burn as superficial, partial thickness or full thickness, the EMT would need to determine the depth or degree of the burn, which would indicate the severity of the injury and the appropriate treatment. The percentage of body burned, time of heat exposure, and agent causing the burn are important information to gather but are not utilized in the classification of the burn.

When Classifying a Burn as Either Superficial, Partial Thickness, or Full