You are assessing the burn depth on a 15-year-old female who has been scalded with hot water. The burnt area has a dark pink, haemorrhagic appearance with some blistering present and delayed capillary refill. The burnt area is moderately painful. What depth of burn is the patient most likely experiencing?

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The description of dark pink, haemorrhagic appearance with blistering, delayed capillary refill, and moderate pain is consistent with a mid-dermal burn.

You Are Assessing the Burn Depth on a 15-Year-Old Female