Burns
means that the body's tissues affected by their destruction by heat, sunlight, chemicals, or radiation are among the most common injuries to people, especially children, in their homes.
Treatment of burnsBurns are treated according to their degree, and the treatment is shown as follows:Treatment of minor burnsFor the treatment of minor burns, follow the following tips:
Remove accessories such as rings, bracelets, and anything tight around the affected area before bulging in flames.
Cool the affected area by pouring moderate cold water over it for 10 to 15 minutes or more, or by placing a wet towel on the affected area, in order to relieve the pain.Do not open the bubbles if they form, and if they are opened,
clean the area with soap and water, wipe the area with an ointment containing an antibiotic, and then cover it with a bandage that does not stick, it is worth noting that large bubbles require a doctor to check with them.Apply a saline cream or gel to help relieve pain.Take one of the pain killers purchased at the pharmacy without the need for a prescription if needed, such as Ibuprofen and acetaminophen, examples of these medications.
Naproxen Sodium.In some cases, doctors recommend taking this type of vaccine at least once every 10 years.See your doctor when you notice any signs of infection, such as getting pus out of the burn site, or the pain, redness and bloating, and the doctor should see minor burns that cover a large area of the injured body.
Treatment of severe
burnsSevere burns are a risk to the injured person, so emergency calls must be made as soon as possible, and some action can be taken pending emergency arrivals:
Keep the injured person as far away from the burn cause as possible, taking into account that the clothes attached to his body are not removed.
Check for signs of circulatory integrity, such as breathing, coughing, or movement, and in the absence of signs of circulatory integrity,
the scan can perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and cPR.Removal of jewelry, accessories and clothing pieces surrounding the affected area, as burns cause rapid swelling of the affected area, as well as removing these pieces from vital areas such as the neck and waist.
Raise the affected area to a higher level than the heart if possible.Cover the burned area with a clean piece of clothing, or a wet and cold bandage.
Do not cover severe and large burns with cold water, as this will put you at risk of hypothermia and low blood pressure.
Types of burnsBurns
cause damage of varying severity, depending on the temperature of the burner and the time period in which the surface remains exposed to the burning material, and burns can be classified depending on their depth to the following types:
First degree burns: Superficial burns accompanied by swelling and redness of the place of burn without blisters, and feels felt in them