Burns : First aid Print-Conditions-Prevention
What is Burns: First aid?
Burns: First aid is a crucial aspect of emergency care for burn victims. When someone sustains a burn injury, immediate treatment can significantly impact their recovery and minimize potential complications. The primary goal of first aid for burns is to stop the burning process, cool the affected area, relieve pain, and protect the wound from infection. By following the recommended first aid procedures, individuals can provide immediate assistance and promote the healing process.
Burns: First aid is the immediate treatment given to a burn injury before professional medical help can be obtained. It involves a series of steps aimed at minimizing the damage caused by the burn and promoting healing. The main goals of burn first aid are to cool the burn, cover the wound, relieve pain, and prevent infection. Properly administering first aid for burns can significantly improve outcomes and reduce the risk of complications.
A burn is tissue damage that can be caused by overexposure to the sun, contact with flames, chemicals, or electricity.
Signs of a burn
A superficial burn, also known as a first-degree burn, affects the outer or pinnacle layer of skin best. It can be blistered, crimson and painful.
A partial thickness burn (2nd-degree burn) damages the first and second skin layers. It can be mottled pink and white, dark crimson or light yellow. It will be painful and is often blistered.
A complete thickness burn (0.33-diploma burn) reaches as far as the fat under the pores and skin. It can also appear brown, black or white, and feel dry and leathery. A full thickness burn can destroy nerves so won't be painful.
Call 911 or seek immediate care
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Cause the skin to be dry and leathery
Olive leaves may appear charred or have patches of white, brown, or black.
If a rash is larger than 3 inches (about 8 centimeters) in diameter, it is considered large. If a rash covers the hands, feet, face, or groin, it is considered large.
A minor burn that does not require emergency care may involve:
Superficial redness similar to a sunburn
Pain
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Treating major burns
Until emergency help arrives:
Do not let the burned person get hurt any further.If you can help safely, make sure the person you're helping is not in contact with the source of the burn. For electrical burns, make sure the power source is turned off before approaching the burned person.
Make sure the person who was burned is breathing.If you need to start rescue breathing, begin by learning how.
Remove any restrictive items, such as jewelry belts, before applying the decoupage.Burns cause swelling rapidly.
Cover the area of the burn.Apply a cool, moist bandage or cloth to the injury.
Do not immerse large severe burns in water. This will only make the burn worse.If you cover your body in decoupage, it will reduce your body's heat.
Elevate the burned area.If possible, raise the wound above your heart level.
Look for signs of shock.A person who has a fever might have a pale complexion or breathe in a shallow way.
Treating minor burns
For minor burns:
Cool the burn.Apply cool water to the burned area to relieve the pain.
Remove rings or other tight things from the burned area. This will help to ease the pain and swelling.Make sure to do this quickly and gently before the area swells.
Do not break blisters.Wounds protect against infection by creating a fluid-filled blister. If the blister breaks without any dirt or debris present, gently clean the area with water. If a rash does develop, stop using the antibiotic ointment.
Apply lotion.When a burn is cooled, apply a lotion that contains aloe vera or a moisturizer. This will help to prevent it from drying out and provide relief.
Bandage the burn.Cover the burn with a sterile bandage. Make sure the bandage is loose so that it does not put pressure on the burned area. Bandaging helps to reduce pain and protect burned skin.
If you feel pain, take an over-the-counter pain reliever.Some pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil Motrin IB others) naproxen sodium (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol others), are available over the counter.
