Which type of burn includes immersion injuries such as sock or glove burns?

Which type of burn includes immersion injuries such as sock or glove burns?

• A. Wet (scald)
• B. Immersion
• C. Dry (contact)
• D. Spill/Splash

Answer: (B)

Immersion burns occur when skin is exposed to hot liquid as if it were submerged, so heat surrounds the area and can penetrate deeply. Sock or glove burns are classic examples because the fabric traps hot liquid against the skin, keeping it in contact and effectively submerging that part. This is different from a wet scald from a splash or spill on exposed skin, and from a dry burn caused by hot solids or flames where liquid immersion isn’t involved.

Immersion burns occur when skin is exposed to hot liquid as if it were submerged, so heat surrounds the area and can penetrate deeply. Sock or glove burns are classic examples because the fabric traps hot liquid against the skin, keeping it in contact and effectively submerging that part. This is different from a wet scald from a splash or spill on exposed skin, and from a dry burn caused by hot solids or flames where liquid immersion isn’t involved.