To reduce the risk of common household burns:
Never leave items unattended stove.
Turn pot handles toward the back of the oven.
Use a sturdy oven gloves that cover hands and wrists.
Keep hot liquids away from children and pets.
Never cook while wearing clothing that could ignite loosefitting the stove.
Keep heaters away from combustible materials.
If you must smoke, avoid smoking in the house and above all never smoke in bed.
Check your smoke detectors and change batteries annually.
Keep chemicals, lighters and matches out of reach of children.
Adjust the thermostat water heater between 120 and 130 F (49-54 C) to avoid burns.
Treatment for burns depends on the severity and size of the burn.
Minor burns
You can try first-degree burns and small second degree burns at home with care measures, such as cooling of the skin and taking painkillers. Minor burns usually disappear within a few days to several weeks.
Severe burns
Burns are serious medical emergency and requires emergency medical care.
Seeking emergency treatment for:
Burns, who is moderate, severe or widespread
Burns involving hands, feet, groin, or face
Waiting for rescue units to arrive, proceed as follows:
Make sure that the cause of the burn is extinguished or removed. If clothing is on fire, do not let the person running - it just feeds the fire. Smother the flames with water or wrap the person in a blanket or coat and roll the person on the ground. Make sure the person is not in contact with smoldering materials.
Make sure the burn victim is breathing. If breathing has stopped or if you suspect the person's airway is blocked, try to clear the airways and, if necessary, do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Cover the burned area with a dry, sterile dressing, if available, or a clean cloth. A sheet will do if the burned area is large, but do not use a blanket or towel may have fibers that can stick to the burn.
Medication
The treatment of burns in a hospital usually consists of the following:
Assessment of burns and related conditions, such as inhalation injury. If you have not done, the clothes and jewelry are removed from the burned area.
Intravenous (IV). Doctors issue flowing continuously into a vein (intravenously) to prevent dehydration.
Medicine. Oral or IV drugs against pain and antibiotics are administered to reduce pain and prevent infection. Topical medications can also be applied to the burned area to reduce pain and speed healing.
Wound care. The burns were cleaned and incorporated pieces of clothing or other waste removed.
Protective bandages. Depending on the size and position of the burn can be wrapped in bandages to protect the skin, reduces pain and prevents loss of heat and moisture through the wound.
A skin graft. Burns covering a large area of skin, skin grafting may be required to help the regeneration of skin tissue, prevent scarring and to support the healing process.
Surgery. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to close the wound, removing dead tissue, or complications related to treatment.
Depending on the severity and size of the burn, you can refer to a facility or specialty burn care unit specializing in the treatment of burns.
Severe burns covering a smaller area can heal without medical treatment important, even if they tend to cause permanent scarring. In general, even severe burns will heal like any other injury - a crust forms on the burned area, skin tissue and regenerate healthy new skin grows over the injured area.
Second-degree burns may take at least two or three weeks to heal severe burns may take longer. Rehabilitation may take a year or more and may include reconstructive surgery (plastic surgery), the wound is, and physical therapy to improve muscle strength and coordination.
Never leave items unattended stove.
Turn pot handles toward the back of the oven.
Use a sturdy oven gloves that cover hands and wrists.
Keep hot liquids away from children and pets.
Never cook while wearing clothing that could ignite loosefitting the stove.
Keep heaters away from combustible materials.
If you must smoke, avoid smoking in the house and above all never smoke in bed.
Check your smoke detectors and change batteries annually.
Keep chemicals, lighters and matches out of reach of children.
Adjust the thermostat water heater between 120 and 130 F (49-54 C) to avoid burns.
Treatment for burns depends on the severity and size of the burn.
Minor burns
You can try first-degree burns and small second degree burns at home with care measures, such as cooling of the skin and taking painkillers. Minor burns usually disappear within a few days to several weeks.
Severe burns
Burns are serious medical emergency and requires emergency medical care.
Seeking emergency treatment for:
Burns, who is moderate, severe or widespread
Burns involving hands, feet, groin, or face
Waiting for rescue units to arrive, proceed as follows:
Make sure that the cause of the burn is extinguished or removed. If clothing is on fire, do not let the person running - it just feeds the fire. Smother the flames with water or wrap the person in a blanket or coat and roll the person on the ground. Make sure the person is not in contact with smoldering materials.
Make sure the burn victim is breathing. If breathing has stopped or if you suspect the person's airway is blocked, try to clear the airways and, if necessary, do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Cover the burned area with a dry, sterile dressing, if available, or a clean cloth. A sheet will do if the burned area is large, but do not use a blanket or towel may have fibers that can stick to the burn.
Medication
The treatment of burns in a hospital usually consists of the following:
Assessment of burns and related conditions, such as inhalation injury. If you have not done, the clothes and jewelry are removed from the burned area.
Intravenous (IV). Doctors issue flowing continuously into a vein (intravenously) to prevent dehydration.
Medicine. Oral or IV drugs against pain and antibiotics are administered to reduce pain and prevent infection. Topical medications can also be applied to the burned area to reduce pain and speed healing.
Wound care. The burns were cleaned and incorporated pieces of clothing or other waste removed.
Protective bandages. Depending on the size and position of the burn can be wrapped in bandages to protect the skin, reduces pain and prevents loss of heat and moisture through the wound.
A skin graft. Burns covering a large area of skin, skin grafting may be required to help the regeneration of skin tissue, prevent scarring and to support the healing process.
Surgery. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to close the wound, removing dead tissue, or complications related to treatment.
Depending on the severity and size of the burn, you can refer to a facility or specialty burn care unit specializing in the treatment of burns.
Severe burns covering a smaller area can heal without medical treatment important, even if they tend to cause permanent scarring. In general, even severe burns will heal like any other injury - a crust forms on the burned area, skin tissue and regenerate healthy new skin grows over the injured area.
Second-degree burns may take at least two or three weeks to heal severe burns may take longer. Rehabilitation may take a year or more and may include reconstructive surgery (plastic surgery), the wound is, and physical therapy to improve muscle strength and coordination.
