Feature of ruptured skin caused by excessive heat
Irregular margin
Clear regular margin
Contused margin
Abraded margin
HEAT RUPTURE HAS IRREGULAR MARGINS WITH NO CONTUSION OR ABRASION Heat rupture/ splits Skin splits occurring due to severe burning/ charring Irregular margins Sites: Fleshy areas, Extensor surfaces & joints. Multiple, Large (several centimeters) Resembles incised or lacerated wounds. Intact nerves, blood vessels in the floor of heat rupture. Bleeding is absent Vital reaction is absent
Thermal injuries