Whether you burn on a hot curling iron or your child with a hot stove, burns are painful and often frightening. There are many misconceptions and old wives' tales about how to treat burns, but follow these steps and you should make a full recovery. For more tips, first aid, I recommend the popular Guide to Emergency First Aid - this is the ideal reference for families and for those who want to know how to give first aid for minor injuries or serious.
To Treat a Burn:
1.Immediately run the burn under cold water. If you burn your fingers or wrist, it's easy to do in the sink. However, if the burn is less practical in a part of your body, immerse the part of your body in a cold bath or wrap in wet towels. With children who are in pain and fear, it is often easier to pick them up and put them in a cool bath, clothes and all, than trying to convince them to go to the sink and stand still .
2.Quickly assess the degree of the burn. A rule of thumb is that first-degree burns are red, second degree burns blister and third degree burns to break or darken the skin. third-degree burns require emergency medical care immediately!
3.Consult a physician if necessary. If you or someone else has a third degree burn, call 911. Also seek immediate emergency medical attention if it is an electrical burn, chemical burn, or burn the genitals or face. If this is a second degree burn that covers an area larger than the palm of your hand, go to the emergency room.
4.Bandage the burned area. With the exception of the above situations, apply a sterile gauze bandage or dressing area to be protected. Do not use glue to treat a burn - you will not want to peel off the skin that burned - and keep the bandage loose to allow air to circulate.
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