Classification | Clinical properties | LDI color | |||||
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Blisters | Color/Appearance | Pliability | Capillary refill | Pain | Healing time | ||
Superficial partial thickness burns | Small blister: intact and open | Pink-red, shiny | Supple | <2 sec | ++ | Within 14 days | Red |
Intermediate partial thickness burns | Blisters: intact and open | Pink-red, shiny and dry | Mix of supple and stiff | <2 sec | + | 14–21 days | Yellow |
Deep partial thickness burns | Blisters: intact and open | Red, shiny and dry | Mix of supple and stiff | >2 sec | +/- | >21 days or even no spontaneous healing | Blue |
Full thickness burns | None | White-yellow, red, brown and black | Stiff | >2 sec | - | No spontaneous healing | Blue |