What are the first aid methods for burns and scalds?

People have encountered burns and scalds in their daily lives. Such as pouring boiling water, or cooking rice, etc. Minor burns and scalds that are small in area can be treated on your own. Generally, small-area mild burns will cause local skin redness or blisters. So how do people deal with burns and scalds in their daily lives? Only after mastering this knowledge can we process it quickly and better. Next, let’s learn about first aid knowledge for burns and scalds.

Accidents often happen accidentally in life. If the degree of burn is below second degree and the burn area is less than 10% of the body, take the following measures: rinse the burned area immediately with tap water and soak the burned area in clean cold water for about 30 minutes. If it is inconvenient to soak the burned area, use cold compress to relieve pain and limit the development of pain. You can apply edible oil, safflower oil or various burn ointments locally without bandaging. In case of second degree burns, do not cut off the epidermis of the blisters. Try to preserve the epidermis as much as possible, and apply edible oil or safflower oil, various burn ointments, and bandage the area after disinfection.

Usually at the scene of a fire or a vehicle fire. The burn area is more than 10% of the body or second-degree burns or above. The following measures need to be taken, and call "120" for emergency assistance or transfer to the nearest specialist hospital immediately. Rescue the patient and remove him/her from the scene safely as quickly as possible. Rinse or soak the burned area with cold water to cool it down to lower the skin temperature. After the burned area has cooled, remove or cut off the clothing as soon as possible. Pay attention to protecting the epidermis of the burned area, especially the free epidermis, as it is the protective layer of the wound.

Examine the patient quickly and easily, assess the severity of burns, and prioritize life-threatening issues. If there is severe bleeding, stop the bleeding. Severely burned patients can be given burn drinks to prevent shock. The preparation method is: 30 grams of salt, 15 grams of baking soda, a little sugar, and 1000 ml of water. Remember: Do not give plain water to a thirsty wounded person.

During a fire, if flames are inhaled into the respiratory tract and cause burns, the airway should be kept open to prevent suffocation. If suffocation occurs, a thick needle can be used to pierce the patient's cricothyroid membrane (below the Adam's apple in men) into the trachea to maintain breathing; or the trachea can be cut open with a knife and a small hard tube can be inserted to maintain breathing. Protect the wound properly: cover the wound with clean gauze, sheets, or clothes, try not to break the blisters, and protect the epidermis. Do not perform any special treatment and keep warm in cold seasons.

Immediately call "120" for emergency assistance or transfer to the nearest specialist hospital. During transportation, the patient should lie in supine position, movements should be gentle, the movement should be steady, and the patient's condition should be observed at all times. If breathing or heartbeat stops during transportation, emergency treatment should be given on the spot.

The above are some important parts of the first aid methods for burns and scalds. Only after mastering this knowledge can we better stay calm when encountering things in our daily life. There is a good solution to the problem. In addition, it is important to note that in daily life, you must pay more attention to avoid contact with some dangerous items.