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Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. As frostbite gets worse, the affected skin may change color and become hard or waxy-looking.

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Electrical burns are a type of burn caused by contact with electricity. Always ensure your own safety before turning off a power source.

Chemical burns are a type of burn caused by contact with a corrosive substance like an acid or base. These include things like bleach, acid, ammonia, disinfectants and other types of harsh...

Thermal burns can result from making contact with heated objects, such as boiling water, steam, fire, hot cooking items and other hot objects.

More than 5000 Victorians are affected by burn injuries each year, but behind the statistics are real people, here are some of their stories...

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Patient and carer information sheets, clinical resources and guidelines, and other useful links.