what are the do's and dont's of burns?

Question

the precautions to be taken

Answer 1

Do not cover with butter or other greasy type substance. This holds heat in. Put in cool water (not ice water) to relieve pain, and literally stop the cooking of the skin. Loosely cover with a clean dry bandage or gauze, and change daily. If a blister forms, do not break it. The blister will offer some protection for the healing skin underneath. If burned area is larger than a silver dollar, it needs a doctor's care.

Answer 2

FOR A SERIOUS, LIFE THREATENING BURN

1) Remove the patient from further danger.

IF IT WILL CAUSE YOU NO DANGER.

If the burn is serious ring the Ambulance NOW. Before you start anything or better still get someone else to call so you can preform treatment.

2) Cover patient with cool pooring water for around 15 minutes maximum. DO NOT ALLOW THE PATIENT TO BECOME SO COLD THEY SHIVER. If they start shivering stop the cold water being poored on and try wet towels. Place a single, light blanket over them if shivering.

3) Remove what clothing you can from the patient around the burn without pulling any stuck clothing off of the skin.
Some clothes will stick and melt to skin and contnue burning.

The cold water will stop the burning continuing and ease some pain.

4) WATCH CLOSELY FOR SHOCK. THIS WILL OCCUR OFTEN. IT'S THE BODIES WAY OF COPING WITH TOO MUCH PAIN AND TRAUMA.

5) IF PATIENT IS EXPERIENCING SHOCK.

DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING TO DRINK. ESPECIALLY ALCOHOL

6) If Ambulance is not there keep informed.

7) If patient looses consciousness which is highly likely, put them on their left side and maintain their airway until help arrives.

8) Reassure a conscious patient.

FOR AN EVERYDAY BURN

1) Wash the area immedantly under cold flowing water from a tap or bottle for 10 to 15 minutes.

2) DO NOT APPLY ANY CREAMS.
OR BUTTER OR OIL BASED PRODUCTS.
The skin is cooking adding cream or oils is going to cook the area more.

3) Cover with a lint free clean cloth.

4) Lightly bandage it.

5) DO NOT POP THE BLISTERS EVER!!!!!!

THE BLISTERS CONTAIN A NATURAL ANTISEPTIC THAT THE BODY PRODUCES WHEN BURNT TO PREVENT INFECTION AND HEAL.

6) Watch for signs of infection. If infection is present see your Doctor.

Hope this helps you.

Answer 3

1. If clothing is stuck on the burn-bandage right over the clothing.

2. Do not apply ointments-only for very small burns.

3. use a clean dry bandage.

4. replace fluids lost (water is OK)

5. watch for shock.

Answer 4

It depends on how severe the burn ~

Upon getting a burn ~ SOOTHE WITH COLD WATER ~ TEPID WATER TO GET THE HEAT OUT - sorry for the caps ~ then depending on the severity of the burn ~ a antiseptic like neosoporin ~ cover loosely with sterile bandage, do not break any blisters from the burn ~