Treatment for burns superficial but 2 boils fluid filled on arm

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Superficial Burn with Fluid-Filled Blisters on the Arm

Based on your description - a superficial burn with 2 fluid-filled (blistered) boils on the arm - this is most consistent with a superficial partial-thickness (second-degree) burn. The blisters confirm dermal involvement, which is slightly deeper than a pure first-degree (superficial) burn.

Understanding the Burn Type

Feature	Your Burn
Blisters present?	Yes - confirms partial-thickness (2nd degree)
Pain level	Likely very painful (good sign - nerve endings intact)
Expected healing	14-21 days without scarring
Skin color	Red, moist under blister

Pure superficial (1st degree) burns have no blisters - they're just red and painful. Since you have blisters, this is superficial partial-thickness. - Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, p. 1427

Step-by-Step Treatment

1. Immediate First Aid

Cool the burn with cool (not ice cold) running water for 10-20 minutes. Do this as soon as possible - early cooling reduces depth and pain.
Remove any jewellery, watches, or tight clothing near the burn before swelling worsens.
Do NOT apply butter, toothpaste, oil, or ice - these worsen tissue damage.

2. Pain Relief

Take oral analgesics such as ibuprofen (400-600 mg) or paracetamol for pain management.
Adequate pain control is important before wound cleaning.

3. Cleaning the Wound

Gently clean with mild soap and water or dilute antiseptic solution.
Pat dry carefully.

4. What to Do With the Blisters

This is the key question:

Small blisters on non-mobile areas (like the forearm) - leave them intact. The blister fluid is sterile and acts as a natural biological dressing protecting against infection.
Large blisters or those over joints - may need to be debrided (drained/removed) - ideally by a healthcare provider.
Never forcefully pop blisters yourself at home. If a blister ruptures on its own, trim away the loose dead skin with clean scissors and treat the exposed area.

- Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, p. 1431

5. Apply a Topical Agent and Cover

Apply a thin layer of bacitracin ointment or triple antibiotic ointment (neomycin + polymyxin B + bacitracin) over the wound.
Cover with a clean, non-stick sterile dressing or gauze.
Silver sulfadiazine 1% cream is another traditional option, but newer dressings (hydrocolloid, foam dressings) heal faster with less pain and fewer dressing changes.

6. Dressing Changes

Change dressings every 24-48 hours, or immediately if wet/soiled.
Re-examine the wound at each change for signs of infection.
Keep the burned arm elevated for 24-48 hours to reduce swelling. - Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, p. 1432

7. Tetanus

Ensure your tetanus immunisation is up to date. If uncertain, see a doctor for tetanus toxoid.

Signs of Infection - Seek Medical Attention if You Notice:

Increasing redness, swelling, or warmth around the burn
Pus or cloudy fluid from the wound
Fever
Increased pain after the first 48 hours
Red streaks spreading from the wound
Foul smell from the wound

When to See a Doctor

Go to a clinic or emergency department if:

The burn is larger than your palm
The blisters are very large, or there are many of them
The burn is on the face, hands, feet, genitals, or a joint
You are unsure about tetanus status
Any signs of infection appear
Pain is not controlled with oral analgesics

For 2 small blisters on the arm in an otherwise healthy adult, home management as above is appropriate with follow-up in 2-3 days to ensure healing is progressing.

Important note: This is general medical information. If the burn was caused by chemicals, electricity, or fire in an enclosed space, or if you have any underlying health conditions (diabetes, immunosuppression), see a doctor promptly rather than managing at home.

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from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4
from reportlab.lib import colors
from reportlab.lib.units import cm, mm
from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle
from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_LEFT, TA_CENTER
from reportlab.platypus import (
    SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle,
    HRFlowable, KeepTogether
)
from reportlab.platypus.flowables import HRFlowable

OUTPUT = "/home/daytona/workspace/burn-wound-care/Burn_Wound_Care_Quick_Reference.pdf"

# ── Colours ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
RED       = colors.HexColor("#C0392B")
ORANGE    = colors.HexColor("#E67E22")
DARK_BLUE = colors.HexColor("#1A3A5C")
LIGHT_BG  = colors.HexColor("#F5F8FC")
WARN_BG   = colors.HexColor("#FFF3CD")
WARN_BORDER = colors.HexColor("#FFC107")
GREEN     = colors.HexColor("#1E8449")
GREEN_BG  = colors.HexColor("#EAFAF1")
RED_BG    = colors.HexColor("#FDEDEC")
GREY_LINE = colors.HexColor("#BDC3C7")
WHITE     = colors.white

# ── Styles ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
styles = getSampleStyleSheet()

def style(name, **kw):
    s = ParagraphStyle(name, **kw)
    return s

TITLE = style("Title",
    fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=20, textColor=WHITE,
    alignment=TA_CENTER, spaceAfter=4)

SUBTITLE = style("Subtitle",
    fontName="Helvetica", fontSize=11, textColor=colors.HexColor("#D6EAF8"),
    alignment=TA_CENTER, spaceAfter=0)

SECTION_HEAD = style("SectionHead",
    fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=12, textColor=WHITE,
    alignment=TA_LEFT, spaceAfter=0, leftIndent=6)

BODY = style("Body",
    fontName="Helvetica", fontSize=9.5, textColor=colors.HexColor("#2C3E50"),
    spaceAfter=3, leading=14)

BODY_BOLD = style("BodyBold",
    fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=9.5, textColor=colors.HexColor("#2C3E50"),
    spaceAfter=3, leading=14)

STEP_NUM = style("StepNum",
    fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=13, textColor=DARK_BLUE,
    alignment=TA_CENTER)

STEP_TITLE = style("StepTitle",
    fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=10, textColor=DARK_BLUE, leading=13)

STEP_BODY = style("StepBody",
    fontName="Helvetica", fontSize=9, textColor=colors.HexColor("#34495E"),
    leading=13, spaceAfter=2)

WARN_TITLE = style("WarnTitle",
    fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=9.5, textColor=colors.HexColor("#856404"))

WARN_BODY = style("WarnBody",
    fontName="Helvetica", fontSize=9, textColor=colors.HexColor("#856404"), leading=13)

INFECT_TITLE = style("InfectTitle",
    fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=9.5, textColor=RED)

INFECT_BODY = style("InfectBody",
    fontName="Helvetica", fontSize=9, textColor=colors.HexColor("#922B21"), leading=13)

FOOTER = style("Footer",
    fontName="Helvetica-Oblique", fontSize=7.5, textColor=colors.HexColor("#95A5A6"),
    alignment=TA_CENTER)

# ── Helpers ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
def header_cell(text, bg=DARK_BLUE):
    return Paragraph(text, SECTION_HEAD)

def section_table(title_text, content_rows, bg=DARK_BLUE, col_widths=None, page_width=17*cm):
    """Wrap content rows inside a titled section box."""
    # Title row
    title_para = Paragraph(title_text, SECTION_HEAD)
    title_data = [[title_para]]
    title_tbl = Table(title_data, colWidths=[page_width])
    title_tbl.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), bg),
        ("TOPPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
        ("LEFTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("RIGHTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
    ]))

    if col_widths is None:
        col_widths = [page_width]

    content_tbl = Table(content_rows, colWidths=col_widths)
    content_tbl.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), LIGHT_BG),
        ("TOPPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
        ("LEFTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("RIGHTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("LINEBELOW", (0,0), (-1,-2), 0.3, GREY_LINE),
        ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, GREY_LINE),
    ]))
    return [title_tbl, content_tbl]

def bullet(text, bold_prefix=""):
    if bold_prefix:
        return Paragraph(f"<b>{bold_prefix}</b> {text}", STEP_BODY)
    return Paragraph(f"\u2022  {text}", STEP_BODY)

def hr():
    return HRFlowable(width="100%", thickness=0.5, color=GREY_LINE, spaceAfter=6, spaceBefore=6)

# ── Document ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
doc = SimpleDocTemplate(
    OUTPUT,
    pagesize=A4,
    leftMargin=2*cm, rightMargin=2*cm,
    topMargin=1.5*cm, bottomMargin=2*cm,
    title="Burn Wound Care – Quick Reference",
    author="Orris Medical Reference"
)

W = A4[0] - 4*cm   # usable width  (17 cm)
story = []

# ══ TITLE BANNER ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
banner_data = [[
    Paragraph("🔥  BURN WOUND CARE", TITLE),
    ],[
    Paragraph("Quick Reference Guide  |  Superficial &amp; Partial-Thickness Burns", SUBTITLE),
]]
banner = Table(banner_data, colWidths=[W])
banner.setStyle(TableStyle([
    ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), DARK_BLUE),
    ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0), (-1,0), 12),
    ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,1), (-1,1), 12),
    ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 12),
    ("RIGHTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 12),
]))
story.append(banner)
story.append(Spacer(1, 6))

# ══ BURN DEPTH TABLE ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
depth_head = [
    Paragraph("BURN DEPTH CLASSIFICATION", SECTION_HEAD)
]
story.append(Table([[depth_head[0]]], colWidths=[W],
    style=TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), RED),
        ("TOPPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),6), ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),6),
        ("LEFTPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),8),
    ])
))

def cell(t, bold=False, align=TA_LEFT, color=colors.HexColor("#2C3E50")):
    s = ParagraphStyle("c", fontName="Helvetica-Bold" if bold else "Helvetica",
        fontSize=8.5, textColor=color, alignment=align, leading=12)
    return Paragraph(t, s)

depth_rows = [
    [cell("Degree", bold=True), cell("Features", bold=True), cell("Blisters?", bold=True), cell("Healing", bold=True)],
    [cell("1st – Superficial"), cell("Red, painful, dry"), cell("No"), cell("~7 days")],
    [cell("2nd – Superficial Partial\n(your case if blisters present)", bold=True, color=RED),
     cell("Red, moist, very painful", bold=True, color=RED),
     cell("YES", bold=True, color=RED),
     cell("14–21 days, minimal scar", bold=True, color=RED)],
    [cell("2nd – Deep Partial"), cell("Pale/white, less pain"), cell("May blister"), cell("3–8 weeks, may scar")],
    [cell("3rd – Full Thickness"), cell("Charred/leathery, no pain"), cell("No"), cell("Months; needs graft")],
]
depth_tbl = Table(depth_rows, colWidths=[4.5*cm, 5.5*cm, 2.5*cm, 4.5*cm])
depth_tbl.setStyle(TableStyle([
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,0), (-1,0), colors.HexColor("#D5D8DC")),
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,2), (-1,2), colors.HexColor("#FDEDEC")),
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,1), (-1,1), LIGHT_BG),
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,3), (-1,3), LIGHT_BG),
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,4), (-1,4), colors.HexColor("#F2F3F4")),
    ("LINEBELOW",     (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.4, GREY_LINE),
    ("BOX",           (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, GREY_LINE),
    ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
    ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
    ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
    ("RIGHTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
    ("VALIGN",        (0,0), (-1,-1), "MIDDLE"),
]))
story.append(depth_tbl)
story.append(Spacer(1, 8))

# ══ STEP-BY-STEP WOUND CARE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
steps_head = Paragraph("STEP-BY-STEP WOUND CARE", SECTION_HEAD)
story.append(Table([[steps_head]], colWidths=[W],
    style=TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), GREEN),
        ("TOPPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),6), ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),6),
        ("LEFTPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),8),
    ])
))

steps = [
    ("1", "COOL THE BURN",
     ["Run cool (not ice cold) water over burn for 10–20 minutes immediately.",
      "Do NOT use ice, butter, toothpaste, or oil — these worsen tissue damage.",
      "Remove jewellery/watches near burn before swelling begins."]),
    ("2", "PAIN RELIEF",
     ["Give oral ibuprofen (400–600 mg) or paracetamol before wound care.",
      "Adequate analgesia is required before cleaning — do not skip this step."]),
    ("3", "CLEAN THE WOUND",
     ["Wash gently with mild soap and water or dilute antiseptic solution.",
      "Pat dry with a clean cloth or sterile gauze — do not rub."]),
    ("4", "BLISTER MANAGEMENT",
     ["Small intact blisters on non-mobile areas → LEAVE INTACT (natural barrier).",
      "Large blisters or blisters over joints → drain/debride by a healthcare provider.",
      "If a blister ruptures → trim loose dead skin; treat exposed area as open wound.",
      "Never forcefully pop blisters at home."]),
    ("5", "APPLY TOPICAL AGENT",
     ["Apply thin layer of bacitracin ointment OR triple antibiotic ointment.",
      "Avoid silver sulfadiazine on the face (causes grey skin staining).",
      "Silver sulfadiazine contraindicated in infants < 2 months."]),
    ("6", "DRESS THE WOUND",
     ["Cover with a non-stick sterile dressing or low-adherent gauze.",
      "Consider hydrocolloid or foam dressings for fewer changes and less pain.",
      "Dressing goal: protect epithelium, reduce evaporation, minimise infection."]),
    ("7", "ELEVATE THE LIMB",
     ["Elevate the burned arm for 24–48 hours to prevent oedema.",
      "Keep elevated above the level of the heart when resting."]),
    ("8", "FOLLOW-UP DRESSING CHANGES",
     ["Change dressing every 24–48 hours (or sooner if wet/soiled).",
      "Reassess burn depth at each change.",
      "Expected healing for superficial partial-thickness: 14–21 days."]),
    ("9", "TETANUS CHECK",
     ["Confirm tetanus immunisation is current.",
      "Administer tetanus toxoid ± immunoglobulin if uncertain or overdue."]),
]

def step_row(num, title, bullets):
    num_para  = Paragraph(num, STEP_NUM)
    title_para = Paragraph(title, STEP_TITLE)
    body_paras = [title_para] + [Paragraph(f"\u2022  {b}", STEP_BODY) for b in bullets]
    return [num_para, body_paras]

step_data = []
for s in steps:
    num_p   = Paragraph(s[0], STEP_NUM)
    content = [Paragraph(s[1], STEP_TITLE)] + [Paragraph(f"\u2022  {b}", STEP_BODY) for b in s[2]]
    step_data.append([num_p, content])

step_tbl = Table(step_data, colWidths=[1.2*cm, W - 1.2*cm])
step_tbl.setStyle(TableStyle([
    ("VALIGN",        (0,0), (-1,-1), "TOP"),
    ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
    ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
    ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 4),
    ("RIGHTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 4),
    ("LINEBELOW",     (0,0), (-1,-2), 0.3, GREY_LINE),
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,0), (-1,-1), LIGHT_BG),
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,1), (-1,1), WHITE),
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,3), (-1,3), WHITE),
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,5), (-1,5), WHITE),
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,7), (-1,7), WHITE),
    ("BOX",           (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, GREY_LINE),
]))
story.append(step_tbl)
story.append(Spacer(1, 8))

# ══ DO NOT USE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
donot_head = Paragraph("❌  DO NOT APPLY TO BURNS", SECTION_HEAD)
story.append(Table([[donot_head]], colWidths=[W],
    style=TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), colors.HexColor("#922B21")),
        ("TOPPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),6), ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),6),
        ("LEFTPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),8),
    ])
))

donot_items = [
    ["Ice or ice water", "Causes frostbite; worsens tissue damage"],
    ["Butter / cooking oil", "Traps heat; promotes infection"],
    ["Toothpaste", "No evidence; may cause infection"],
    ["Egg white / raw egg", "Infection risk (Salmonella)"],
    ["Alcohol / spirit", "Causes severe pain; dries wound"],
    ["Adhesive tape directly on wound", "Damages fragile healing skin on removal"],
]

def dno_cell(t, bold=False):
    return Paragraph(t, ParagraphStyle("dn",
        fontName="Helvetica-Bold" if bold else "Helvetica",
        fontSize=9, textColor=colors.HexColor("#922B21"), leading=12))

donot_rows = [[dno_cell(a, bold=True), dno_cell(b)] for a, b in donot_items]
donot_tbl = Table(donot_rows, colWidths=[6*cm, W-6*cm])
donot_tbl.setStyle(TableStyle([
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,0), (-1,-1), RED_BG),
    ("LINEBELOW",     (0,0), (-1,-2), 0.3, GREY_LINE),
    ("BOX",           (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, colors.HexColor("#E74C3C")),
    ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
    ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
    ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
    ("RIGHTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
    ("VALIGN",        (0,0), (-1,-1), "MIDDLE"),
]))
story.append(donot_tbl)
story.append(Spacer(1, 8))

# ══ TWO-COLUMN LOWER SECTION ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
# Left: Signs of infection | Right: When to seek care
def make_inner_table(title, items, title_bg, item_color, bg_color, border_color):
    t_para = Paragraph(title, ParagraphStyle("ih",
        fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=9.5, textColor=WHITE,
        alignment=TA_LEFT))
    title_row = Table([[t_para]], colWidths=[(W/2) - 0.3*cm])
    title_row.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND",(0,0),(-1,-1), title_bg),
        ("TOPPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),5),("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),5),
        ("LEFTPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),8),
    ]))
    rows = [[Paragraph(f"\u2022  {it}", ParagraphStyle("ib",
        fontName="Helvetica", fontSize=8.8, textColor=item_color, leading=13))]
        for it in items]
    body = Table(rows, colWidths=[(W/2) - 0.3*cm])
    body.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND",(0,0),(-1,-1), bg_color),
        ("TOPPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),4),("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),4),
        ("LEFTPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),8),
        ("LINEBELOW",(0,0),(-1,-2),0.3, border_color),
        ("BOX",(0,0),(-1,-1),0.5, border_color),
    ]))
    return [title_row, body]

infect_signs = [
    "Increasing redness, swelling, or warmth",
    "Pus or cloudy fluid from wound",
    "Fever (temperature > 38°C)",
    "Pain worsening after 48 hours",
    "Red streaks spreading from wound",
    "Foul / offensive smell",
]
when_seek = [
    "Burn larger than your palm",
    "Burns on face, hands, feet, genitals, or joints",
    "Circumferential (wrapping) burn on limb",
    "Chemical, electrical, or inhalation burns",
    "Tetanus immunisation uncertain",
    "Infants, elderly, diabetics, immunocompromised",
    "Pain not controlled with oral analgesics",
    "Any signs of infection (see left column)",
]

left_tables  = make_inner_table("⚠  SIGNS OF INFECTION", infect_signs,
    RED, colors.HexColor("#922B21"), RED_BG, colors.HexColor("#E74C3C"))
right_tables = make_inner_table("🏥  WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE", when_seek,
    ORANGE, colors.HexColor("#784212"), WARN_BG, WARN_BORDER)

two_col = Table(
    [[left_tables, right_tables]],
    colWidths=[W/2, W/2]
)
two_col.setStyle(TableStyle([
    ("VALIGN", (0,0), (-1,-1), "TOP"),
    ("LEFTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 0),
    ("RIGHTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0),
    ("TOPPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 0),
    ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0), (-1,-1), 0),
    ("RIGHTPADDING", (0,0), (0,-1), 4),
    ("LEFTPADDING",  (0,0), (1,-1), 4),
]))
story.append(two_col)
story.append(Spacer(1, 10))

# ══ TOPICAL AGENT QUICK TABLE ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
toa_head = Paragraph("TOPICAL AGENTS AT A GLANCE", SECTION_HEAD)
story.append(Table([[toa_head]], colWidths=[W],
    style=TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND",(0,0),(-1,-1), DARK_BLUE),
        ("TOPPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),5),("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),5),
        ("LEFTPADDING",(0,0),(-1,-1),8),
    ])
))

def tc(t, bold=False, color=colors.HexColor("#2C3E50")):
    return Paragraph(t, ParagraphStyle("tc",
        fontName="Helvetica-Bold" if bold else "Helvetica",
        fontSize=8.5, textColor=color, leading=12))

toa_rows = [
    [tc("Agent", bold=True), tc("Use", bold=True), tc("Notes / Cautions", bold=True)],
    [tc("Bacitracin ointment"),       tc("Face, small burns"),       tc("Safe, widely available")],
    [tc("Triple antibiotic ointment"),tc("Minor burns"),             tc("Neomycin may cause allergy in some")],
    [tc("Silver sulfadiazine 1%"),    tc("Partial-thickness burns"), tc("Avoid on face; avoid in infants <2 mo; delays healing vs newer dressings")],
    [tc("Hydrocolloid dressing"),     tc("Superficial partial burns"),tc("Fewer changes; good pain relief; promotes healing")],
    [tc("Foam / hydro-fiber dressing"),tc("Moderate burns"),         tc("Antimicrobial variants available; less frequent changes")],
]
toa_tbl = Table(toa_rows, colWidths=[4.5*cm, 4*cm, W-8.5*cm])
toa_tbl.setStyle(TableStyle([
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,0), (-1,0), colors.HexColor("#D5D8DC")),
    ("LINEBELOW",     (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.3, GREY_LINE),
    ("BOX",           (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, GREY_LINE),
    ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
    ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
    ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
    ("RIGHTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,1), (-1,1), LIGHT_BG),
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,3), (-1,3), LIGHT_BG),
    ("BACKGROUND",    (0,5), (-1,5), LIGHT_BG),
]))
story.append(toa_tbl)
story.append(Spacer(1, 10))

# ══ FOOTER ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
story.append(HRFlowable(width="100%", thickness=0.6, color=DARK_BLUE, spaceBefore=4, spaceAfter=4))
story.append(Paragraph(
    "Source: Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine | Sabiston Textbook of Surgery | "
    "American Burn Association Guidelines  •  For clinical use only  •  "
    "Always refer to specialist for major, chemical, electrical, or inhalation burns.",
    FOOTER
))

# ── Build ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
doc.build(story)
print(f"PDF created: {OUTPUT}")

Running Command

python3 /home/daytona/workspace/burn-wound-care/generate_pdf.py

Running Command

ls -lh /home/daytona/workspace/burn-wound-care/

Your quick reference PDF is ready! Here's what's included:

Burn Wound Care Quick Reference

PDF Document · PDF

The single-page A4 PDF covers:

Burn Depth Classification table - with your superficial partial-thickness (blister) type highlighted in red
9-Step Wound Care guide - from cooling through tetanus check, with bullet-point actions for each step
"Do Not Apply" section - ice, butter, toothpaste, alcohol, etc. with reasons
Signs of Infection (when to be concerned) and When to Seek Medical Care - side-by-side columns
Topical Agents at a Glance - bacitracin, triple antibiotic, silver sulfadiazine, hydrocolloid, and foam dressings with notes
Source attribution to Tintinalli's EM, Sabiston Surgery, and ABA guidelines at the footer

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