VERY IMPORTANT: Why is it important to seek medical attention if a person gets burned on the hand or joint?

Question

my brother has a second degree burn on his hand and wrist and we have the cream and bandages from a burn from earlier but this time it is on a joint and hand

Answer 1

To prevent infection and prevent scarring which could affect mobility of the joint and use of the hand at a later time.

Answer 2

Mainly because burns can be more serious than they first appear. This can lead to complications such as infection, which can spread through the bloodstream and truly create a health crisis. Also because the doctor can treat the pain and take steps to minimize the severity of the burn and related complications. You should also be aware that burns often continue burning under the skin for quite some time after the intial contact with heat.

Answer 3

any second or third degree burn is a pathway for infection. And scarring from the burning can lead to loss of mobility in the joint.
That is why it is important to be treated by a medical professional.

Answer 4

I think it depends on the intensity of the burn. A first or second degree would probably not require medical attention, but anything deeper or more badly burnt would need immediate medical attention. You sound like you know what you're doing, though.

Answer 5

Because without the proper bandaging, you can lose alot of water and electrolytes, and without the proper positioning and splinting, the skin and underlying tissues can form contractures leaving you with a loss of range of motion in that joint.

Answer 6

It is to prevent infection.

Answer 7

So you dont lose mobility