A change in the state of body tissues as a result of exposure to heat is called a burn.
To a large extent, they receive thermal burns in domestic conditions. Hot steam, boiling water, hot objects or an open flame are the main causes of burn injuries. And, to our great regret, the children become victims of such situations that bring unbearable pain, and with high-level burns, children become.
How to behave with a thermal burn of a child
Most often, the cause of irreparable post-burn consequences is the wrong behavior of an adult. Many panic, which does not allow for an adequate response to the situation. It often happens that the provision of first aid is accompanied by the search for the culprit of the tragedy, or by the tears of the mother who overlooked the baby. Remember: burn relief should be immediate! The best helpers in this matter will be a cold mind and a sober mind. You can not panic to apply all first aid, which are now at hand. It is advisable to use one proven drug, which must be in the home medicine cabinet. Moreover, each of the households must know where the ointment, gel or spray with special foam from burns is located. Effective tools that will help provide first aid for burns - Panthenol, Olazol, ointment Solcoseryl.
Providing first aid to the injured
First of all (to determine the correctness of subsequent actions), you need to find out the cause of the burn. Next, follow this procedure:
- If the victim’s clothing is engulfed in flames, cover it with a thick cloth. Restricting air access will quickly extinguish the fire. Then you need to take off your clothes. Moreover, material residues adhering to the skin cannot be removed categorically (the same applies to cases of thermal burns with boiling water).
- The affected surface of the body must be immersed in cold water or kept under a stream of running water. So stop further heating of the affected area and deepening the resulting tissue injury. This is the first aid for burns resulting from direct contact with hot water or a flame. In case of sunburn, the victim must be moved to the shade.
- Apply a special product to the burned area. Attention! If this is not at hand, do not listen to the advice of those present suggesting to inflict kefir, toothpaste, aloe juice, alcohol solution and other dubious elixirs on injuries. In this case, it is better to limit yourself to a dry clean dressing and wait for the doctors to arrive.
- Sometimes first aid for burns can include artificial respiration and indirect heart massage.
- You can relieve pain with the help of appropriate tablets (analgesics).
- Wait for an ambulance, the doctors of which will take the patient to a specialized department of the hospital, where he will be provided with the necessary medical care for burns.
Post-burn injury management
Treatment of burns, regardless of the degree of complexity, should be accompanied by medical supervision. Vitamin E is an excellent adjuvant in the treatment of burns. Its unique properties accelerate the healing process of wounds without scarring. Remember: timely and proper help for burns is the key to successful healing of affected skin tissue without serious consequences.