thermal injury
[/ˈθɜːrməl ˈɪndʒəri/]
nounpl: thermal injuries
lesão térmica
1. Physical damage to body tissues caused by exposure to extreme heat or cold
The patient suffered a severe thermal injury from the house fire.
O paciente sofreu uma lesão térmica grave causada pelo incêndio na casa.
2. In medical contexts, tissue damage resulting from temperatures above 44°C (burn) or below 0°C (frostbite)
Thermal injuries require immediate medical attention to prevent infection.
As lesões térmicas exigem atenção médica imediata para evitar infecção.
3. Industrial or occupational injury caused by contact with hot materials or surfaces
Workers in the factory received training on preventing thermal injuries.
Os trabalhadores da fábrica receberam treinamento sobre prevenção de lesões térmicas.
Thermal injury is primarily a medical and occupational safety term used in both American and Brazilian healthcare systems. In Brazil, 'lesão térmica' is the formal medical term, while 'queimadura' (burn) is more commonly used in casual contexts. Awareness of thermal injuries is particularly important in Brazil's industrial sectors and emergency medical services. The term is used in hospital protocols, occupational safety guidelines (NR-9 in Brazil), and public health campaigns.
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