Do I need to pop the big blisters after a burn?

Many friends know that the most direct phenomenon after a burn is blisters on the skin. Most friends don’t know whether the blisters need to be pricked. This problem is also very difficult for everyone. If they are pricked, the pus inside will flow out and it will irritate the skin and be very painful if disinfected later. However, if they are not pricked, some things inside will become inflamed and some unpleasant odors will appear. It is estimated that every friend has a different opinion on this issue, but the final explanation still depends on going to the hospital to see how the doctor deals with it. If friends still want to know more, please appreciate the answers to this question brought to you by the following article in several aspects.

Treatment of the first burn blister

1. Whether to pop the blisters caused by burns depends on the situation. Generally speaking, small blisters do not need to be punctured. Keep the area dry. The blister skin is a good protective film that can prevent infection. It is best to let it absorb and heal on its own.

2. Standard treatment method for large blisters: After local disinfection, use a sterile syringe to aspirate the blister fluid or pierce the epidermis with a needle at the lowest point of the blister to release the fluid, and gently squeeze with a sterile cotton swab to allow the blister fluid to fully flow out at a low position while retaining the blister epidermis. Then bandage with a sterile dressing to keep the local area clean and dry, which will heal faster. By following the above steps, the blisters will soon scab, dry and heal themselves. If the blisters are contaminated and become infected, seek medical attention immediately.

What to do after the second burn

1. Superficial second-degree burns: Superficial second-degree burns are dermal injuries. The clinical manifestations are obvious local redness and swelling of the affected area, and the formation of blisters of varying sizes containing yellow plasma-like fluid or protein coagulation colloid. When the blisters rupture, a flushed wound surface can be seen. The texture is soft and the temperature is high, and the patient feels severe pain.

2. Deep second degree burns: Deep second degree burns are injuries deep in the dermis with residual skin appendages. The clinical manifestations are smaller or flatter blisters, slightly dull sensation, and slightly lower skin temperature.

3. After cooling with cold water, send the patient to the hospital for treatment immediately. During transportation, care should be taken to avoid wound infection. Simple bandages can be made with clean sheets, clothes, etc., and pressure should be avoided. At the same time, care should be taken to prevent bumps and maintain vehicle speed.

For patients with burns and scalds, they should pay attention to avoiding spicy, fatty, and fishy foods. Especially for patients with severe burns and scalds, the diet should start with a small trial meal and gradually increase to avoid acute gastric dilatation and diarrhea.