Based on my research through a lot of article informations and related books. And also we tackled this with our medical trainer for I am a part of a medical team in our school. There are ways to avoid and how to treat burns. But first, you must need to understand what is a burn? For me, this is serious and dangerous problem that depends to certain extents. Why is that serious and dangerous? Because it destroys your cell.
As you can see, the definition of burns are classified as first, second, or third degree depending on their depth, not on the amount of pain or extent of the burn. A first-degree burn involves only the outer layer of skin. The skin is dry, painful and sensitive to touch. A mild sunburn is an example.
A second-degree burn involves several layers of skin. The skin becomes swollen, puffy, weepy, or blistered.
A third-degree burn involves all layers of skin and any underlying tissue or organs. The skin is dry, pale white or charred black, swollen, and sometimes breaks open. Nerves are destroyed or damaged, so there may be a little pain except on the edge where there is a second-degree burn.
Prevention
Install smoke detectors on each story of your home. Check and replace batteries regularly.
Keep a fire extinguisher near the kitchen. Have it inspected yearly.
Set your water heater heater at 120° or lower to avoid burns.
Don't smoke in bed.
If your clothing catches fire, then:
Do not run, as it will fan the flames. Stop, drop and roll on the ground to smother the flames.
Smother the flames with a blanket, rug, or coat.
Use water to douse the fire and cool the skin.
To avoid kitchen burns:
Use caution when handling hoy foods.
Turn pot handles towards the back of the stove.
Smother burning food or grease with a lid or pot.
Supervise children closely.
Home Treatment
You can do the following treatment using all available materials at home;
Run cold tap water over the burn for 10-15 minutes. Cold water is the best immediate treatment for minor burns. The cold lowers the skin temperature and lessens the severity of the burn. Do not use ice, as it may further damage the injured skin.
Remove rings, bracelet, watches, or shoe from the burned limb. Swelling may make them difficult to remove later.
For the treatment of first-degree burns, and second-degree burns with intact blisters you need to:
Leave the burn alone for 24 hours. Don't cover the burn unless clothing rubs on it. If it rubs, cover it with a gauze pad taped well away from the burn. Do not encircle a head, arm, or leg with tape. Change the bandage after 24 hours, and then every two days.
After two to three days of healing, the juice from am aloe leaf can soothe minor burns.
Do not put salve, butter, grease, oil, or ointment on a burn. They increase the risk of infection and don't help heal the burn.
For second-degree burns, do not break blisters. If the blisters break, clean the area by running tap water over it. Apply an antibiotic ointment such as Polysporin or Bacitracin, and cover the burn with a sterile dressing. Don't touch the wound with your hands or any non-sterile objects. Remove the dressing every day, clean the wound and cover it again.
Aspirin or Ibuprofen can help ease the pain from minor burns.
Third-degree burns require immediate medical treatment. Call for a health professional and apply home treatment:
Make sure the source of the burn has been extinguished.
Have the person lie down to prevent shock.
Cover the burned area with a clean sheet soaked in cool water.
Do not apply any salve or medication to the burn area.
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