how do i treat a hand that has been burned with HOT soup?

Answer 1

To distinguish a minor burn from a serious burn, the first step is to determine the degree and the extent of damage to body tissues. The three classifications of first-degree burn, second-degree burn and third-degree burn will help you determine emergency care:

First-degree burn
The least serious burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin (epidermis) is burned. The skin is usually red, with swelling and pain sometimes present. The outer layer of skin hasn't been burned through. Treat a first-degree burn as a minor burn unless it involves substantial portions of the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks, or a major joint.

Second-degree burn
When the first layer of skin has been burned through and the second layer of skin (dermis) also is burned, the injury is termed a second-degree burn. Blisters develop and the skin takes on an intensely reddened, splotchy appearance. Second-degree burns produce severe pain and swelling.

If the second-degree burn is no larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, treat it as a minor burn. If the burned area is larger or if the burn is on the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks, or over a major joint, get medical help immediately.

For minor burns, including second-degree burns limited to an area no larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, take the following action:

Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cold running water for at least 5 minutes, or until the pain subsides. If this is impractical, immerse the burn in cold water or cool it with cold compresses. Cooling the burn reduces swelling by conducting heat away from the skin. Don't put ice on the burn.
Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage. Don't use fluffy cotton, which may irritate the skin. Wrap the gauze loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. Bandaging keeps air off the burned skin, reduces pain and protects blistered skin.
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. These include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Never give aspirin to children or teenagers.
Minor burns usually heal without further treatment. They may heal with pigment changes, meaning the healed area may be a different color from the surrounding skin. Watch for signs of infection, such as increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If infection develops, seek medical help. Avoid re-injuring or tanning if the burns are less than a year old — doing so may cause more extensive pigmentation changes. Use sunscreen on the area for at least a year.

Caution

Don't use ice. Putting ice directly on a burn can cause frostbite, further damaging your skin.
Don't break blisters. Broken blisters are vulnerable to infection.
Third-degree burn
The most serious burns are painless and involve all layers of the skin. Fat, muscle and even bone may be affected. Areas may be charred black or appear dry and white. Difficulty inhaling and exhaling, carbon monoxide poisoning or other toxic effects may occur if smoke inhalation accompanies the burn.

Answer 2

It's too late for immediate first aid -- that would have been putting your hand under the cold water tap immediately and keeping it there for several minutes.
Now you're into secondary burn treatment, and that depends on how severe the burn was. If it's a first degree burn, there are unguents (such as ozonol) that can be applied. Basically, they prevent infection and are soothing.
Second degree burns -- now we're getting into larger areas of deeper burns -- should really be seen by a doctor.
Third degree burns (which won't come from hot soup unless you dump someone into a vat of boiling soup) mean an instant trip to the hospital.

Answer 3

Very simply....Put your hand under cold water from the tap for about 10 minutes...

Answer 4

ice cold water to remove the heat which causes the damage...if you leave it to sit the area will begin to heat up even more and cause further damage

Answer 5

i would put some Alvera gel on the burn if its bad enough it all ways makes my back feel good when its sun burn

Answer 6

very cold water right away until the pain stops!

Answer 7

cold water

Answer 8

as above, cold water - of course if it is REALLY bad, go to emergency - good luck

Answer 9

Rub with toothpaste for slight burn...

Answer 10

run it under cold water for 10 min... or at least until it doesn't hurt anymore...