How to deal with boiling water burns

March 31, 2023
In our daily life, we often get burned by boiling water accidentally. During the Spring Festival, when guests come to the house, serve tea and pour water, the possibility of accidentally being scalded by boiling water is greatly increased compared to the usual, how should be treated after being scalded by boiling water?

Scientific treatment of burns

Taking the necessary first aid measures after being scalded by boiling water can greatly alleviate the injury of the wound, first aid measures should be taken scientifically, and should not be used randomly with small prescriptions, at least from the point of view of avoiding infection using small prescriptions is not feasible. First aid for burns by boiling water Treatment includes the following 5 steps.

Flush water to cool down

The first reaction after a burn is to place the traumatized area under a faucet and flush it with a large amount of water for cooling purposes, at least for 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove clothing correctly

While flushing cold water once again gently remove clothing from the surface of the wound, if the wound and clothing stick together, you can use scissors to gently cut, do not pull, or tear the skin on the trouble.

Soak

Let the area burned by boiling water soak in cool water, not only to cool down, but also to reduce pain.

Wrapping

Before sending the patient to the hospital for treatment, wrap the boiling wound with light and soft gauze to protect the wound from secondary injury and reduce the probability of infection.

Send to the hospital

Emergency treatment should be carried out in accordance with the principle of cooling and hypothermia. After doing emergency treatment, send to the doctor in time and do not apply drugs or use prescriptions casually by yourself to avoid leaving scars.

Scalding blister treatment method

If you get a blister after being burned, do not pierce or cut and squeeze it out by yourself to avoid infection of the wound and leaving unsightly scars, but go to the hospital to be treated by professional medical personnel.
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