We will face many small problems in life, such as burns, which are relatively common. In autumn and winter, we often use hot water, and we may get burned accidentally. After burns, we usually The surface will be scalded red. Many people use cold water to relieve the burn, but sometimes it will still blister. What should be done after a burn?

1. Emergency treatment for burns and scalds

1. Use white wine to rinse the wound. You only need ordinary white wine (white wine with a degree of 20 to 50 degrees, alcohol is not allowed), which can quickly Absorb the residual heat from the burned and scalded area;

2. If there is no wine, you can wash the rice with pure water, and use the second rice washing water to rinse the wound to cool down;

3. Or use Rinse with cold water to cool down.

(1) Methods for treating first-degree burns and scalds:

If you have aloe vera at home, you can apply aloe vera juice to the wound, which can have a therapeutic effect; if not, you can buy it at the drugstore Some ten thousand flower oil, or burn and scald ointment, but these are medicines for treating shallow burns and scalds. They are only suitable for first-degree burns. Deep burns require professional burns and scald medicines.

(2) Treatment methods for second-degree burns and scalds:

1. First use the cooling method taught above to cool down the injured area;

2. If the wound has Foreign objects should be carefully removed when cleaning the wound with the second rice water.

3. If there is burn and scald medicine, use it in time. If not, you can refer to the first-degree burn and scald treatment method, which can alleviate the injury. . Then send it to the hospital for treatment in time or find professional burn and scald medicine treatment.

4. Do not bandage severe burns and scalds. Exposure therapy is beneficial to the recovery of the injury. It can speed up the recovery and reduce the chance of scarring.

5. If there are signs of fever, you need to take antipyretics; if you feel thirsty, you need to take oral light salt water to replenish water; if the wound is inflamed, antibiotics can be used to reduce inflammation, such as cephalexin, erythromycin, Gentamicin, etc.

Second-degree burns are more serious burns. The skin will blister or peel. There will be fluid leakage from the peeled area. It is easy to become infected and cause wound inflammation, so it needs to be treated with care. Large-area second-degree burns will dehydrate the human body. If you feel thirsty, you need to take oral supplements of light salt water, or go to the hospital for infusion treatment. Severe burns may cause fever or even shock, and you should go to the hospital for infusion in time, otherwise your life will be in danger. For second-degree burns, you need to clean the wound every morning and evening. You can use pure water to rinse the rice with the second rinse of rice water, or you can use warm boiled water or light salt water to clean it (it is recommended to rinse with the second rinse of rice rinse water, which is good for the recovery of the injury) ). If there is no fever or shock, you can apply skin oil and burn medicine 3 to 4 times a day, and wash the wound with rice water for the second time in the morning and evening to get effective treatment.

Note:

Do not use cold water to clean or soak the wound to prevent heat and poison from infiltrating, causing skin ulceration and leaving scars.

During drug treatment, adjust your diet: avoid eating spicy foods (such as chili peppers, wine, etc.) and high-calorie foods (such as mutton, dog meat, etc.). It is advisable to eat more high-protein foods, especially drink more. Liquid and easy-to-absorb foods such as crucian carp soup, black fish soup, and milk are beneficial to the growth of wound cells and accelerate healing.

(3) Treatment methods for third-degree burns:

For third-degree burns, you can refer to the treatment methods for second-degree burns, but the physical condition of the injured person needs to be paid attention to, especially the supplement of light salt water. and observe body temperature. If an abnormality is found and cannot be treated, you should go to the hospital for infusion treatment in time to avoid life-threatening situations.

2. Estimation of burn depth

First-degree burn, the lightest burn, only damages the surface layer of the skin, with local mild redness and swelling, no blisters, and obvious pain.

Second-degree burns, moderate burns, not only damage the epidermis, but also damage the middle layer of the skin, causing blisters and obvious pain.

Third degree burns, the most severe burns, cause damage to the subcutaneous tissue, fat, and muscles. They may appear gray or reddish-brown, and may even turn black and scorched. At this time, you may feel no pain due to nerve damage.