How to treat burns Four ways to treat burns?

Directory method 1: determine the degree of burn 1, and distinguish first-degree burns. 2. Determine whether it is a second-degree burn. 3. Distinguish third-degree burns. 4. Distinguish between low-temperature burns. 5. Determine whether it is a chemical burn. Method 2: Treat mild burn 1 with cold water. Step 2 use cold compress. 3. Take painkillers. 4. Use salt solution. You can try to use black tea. 6. Use aloe vera. 7. Apply white vinegar. 8. Soak the burn in milk. 9. Apply a little honey. 10, bandage the burn with gauze. Method 3: Treat severe burn 1, contact the emergency center | call the emergency center immediately. 2. Don't undress. 3. Temporarily cool the burn. 4, dealing with shock | Be prepared to deal with the shock of the injured. 5. Deal with chemical burns. 6. Cover the burn with gauze. Method 4: Avoid further injuries caused by burns. 1. Don't apply ice directly to the burn. 2. Don't apply cream, protein or butter to the burn. 3. Don't break blisters or dig burns. Burns are very common but extremely painful injuries. Minor burns can be cured without much medical care, while severe burns need special care to prevent infection and reduce the severity of scars. Before treatment, we should know the type or degree of burns. Please read the following best practices for treating burns.

Methods 1: To determine the degree of burn.

1, to distinguish first-degree burns. First-degree burns are the most common, usually caused by minor burns, short-term contact with hot objects and the sun. Burns may be red, slightly swollen and painful (or painless). First degree burns only affect the outermost layer of the skin, that is, the scalp. First degree burns are classified as "minor burns", so they should be treated as minor burns.

Sometimes you may suffer extensive first-degree burns, such as sunburn all over your body, but you don't need to see a doctor. You just need to rest at home.

2. Determine whether it is a second-degree burn. Second-degree burns have the characteristics of first-degree burns-redness, swelling and pain, but in addition, spots, blisters and more severe pain may appear on the skin. Short-term contact with very hot things (such as boiling water), long-term contact with hot things, and long-term exposure to the sun will all cause second-degree burns. It is called second-degree burn because it hurts two layers of skin. Second-degree burns should be considered mild unless they involve hands, feet, groin or face.

If the area width of the second-degree burn you suffered is more than 3 inches (7.62 cm), you should see a doctor.

3. Distinguish third-degree burns. Third-degree burns are the most serious of the three types and need immediate treatment. When extensive contact with extremely hot objects hurts all three layers of skin, third-degree burns will occur, sometimes damaging muscles, fat and bones. Skin looks like leather, white or black. Third-degree burns are usually classified as severe burns and need to be treated as soon as possible.

4. Distinguish between low-temperature burns. This kind of "scald" occurs when the skin is exposed to extremely low temperature for a long time, such as snow or ice. The burn will be bright red, white or black, and the skin will have a strong burning sensation when it is rewarming. In most cases, please treat low-temperature burns as severe burns and seek medical attention.

5. Determine whether it is a chemical burn. Chemical burns are caused by skin contact with harmful chemicals. Red patches, rashes, blisters and open ulcers usually appear on the skin. Chemical burns usually cause severe pain and may lead to further symptoms, such as nausea and fainting. Chemical burns are classified as severe burns and should be treated by doctors after contacting the poisoning control center.

Method 2: Treat mild burns.

1, with cold water. Rinse the burned area with running cold water for 10 to 15 minutes. If you can still feel the burning pain, it means that the skin is still burning. Avoid using very cold water, because it may damage the skin around the burn.

Step 2 use cold compress. If there is no cold water, you can wrap a cold compress or ice pack with a towel and put it on the scald. Be careful not to put cold compress or ice cubes directly on the burn to avoid damaging the skin.

3. Take painkillers. Use over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin or naproxen. If the pain or swelling does not disappear after several hours, please take the medicine again. Young children or people who have just recovered from influenza or chickenpox should avoid taking aspirin.

4. Use salt solution. Wash the burned area with salt solution once every hour, which helps to heal and keep it clean. Mix a teaspoon of salt with eight ounces (about 237 ml) of warm water, and slowly pour it on the burned skin after the solution cools.

You can try to use black tea. Black tea contains tannic acid (tannic acid), which can absorb the heat in the deepest part of burn, thus accelerating the healing process and relieving pain. Soak several black tea bags (it doesn't matter what kind of black tea bags) in water, and then put them on the burn. You can also choose to beat the strong tea with a towel until it burns.

6. Use aloe vera. The gel secreted by aloe can be used to treat burns. You can get the gel directly from live aloe, or look for the processed gel in your local drugstore. Apply a thin layer to the burn (the gel will not penetrate into the surface).

7. Apply white vinegar. Vinegar has slight antibacterial properties and plays a very important role in the treatment of mild burns. Mix the same amount of vinegar and water together, then slowly pour it on the burn and repeat this step every hour.

8. Soak the burn in milk. Milk, especially skim milk, contains special enzymes, which can help relieve pain and accelerate the healing of burns. Soak the scald directly in a bowl of milk 15 minutes, or soak a cloth in milk and put it on the scald. Be sure to rinse the scalded area with cold water after soaking to prevent the milk from going bad.

9. Apply a little honey. Honey can kill bacteria that may appear in the burned area and absorb moisture from the skin to help reduce the burned area. Apply a thin layer of honey to the burn or apply honey to gauze, and then cover the burn.

10, bandage the burn with gauze. First-degree burns may not need dressing, but second-degree burns may need dressing to avoid infection. Wrap the burn with gauze, and don't use cotton that will stick to the wound. Gauze should be changed every day and removed after the burn heals.

Method 3: Treat severe burns.

1, contact the emergency rescue center | Call the emergency rescue center immediately. Severe burns should not be treated at home, and professional treatment should be sought immediately. Call an ambulance, a doctor or an emergency room.

2. Don't undress. Although the cloth of the clothes may cover the burn, never try to tear off or adjust the clothes, because this will probably lead to bleeding. In any case, if jewelry or unburned clothes don't stick to the burn, you should try to take them off to prevent them from pressing on the burn.

3. Temporarily cool the burn. A short cold compress on the burn can lower the body temperature slightly. But you should not use ice cubes or soak the affected body parts in cold water for a long time. This will cause hypothermia, because the burned area is weakened and the temperature change is easy to cause injury.

4, dealing with shock | Be prepared to deal with the shock of the injured. Observe the symptoms of shock: weakness, rapid pulse, moist and sticky skin, disorientation or unconsciousness, nausea and becoming aggressive. Raise the burn site as high as possible to make it higher than the heart position. This will help reduce the possibility or severity of shock.

5. Deal with chemical burns. If your burns are caused by chemicals, clean up the irritants left in the burns. As burns may swell, please take off your jewelry so as not to interfere with the wound. While waiting for emergency rescue, wash the burned area or apply cold compress with flowing cold water.

6. Cover the burn with gauze. No matter what kind of severe burn, gauze can be loosely wrapped around the burn to prevent possible infection. Do not use cotton or other substances that may stick to open wounds.

Method 4: Avoid further injury to the burn site.

1. Don't apply ice directly to the burn. The temperature difference between scalding and ice compress is too large, and eventually ice compress will cause more damage to scalded skin. Use only cold water, or wrap the ice with a towel before putting it on the burn.

2. Don't apply cream, protein or butter to the burn. Ointment, protein and butter (an ancient folk remedy) keep the heat in the burned area, thus slowing down the healing process and aggravating the pain. If the burn is a closed wound (without blisters or open ulcers), lotion can be applied to the skin around the burn.

3. Don't break blisters or dig burns. Try to avoid direct contact with the burn site with your fingertips to prevent bacteria from invading. If it is a second-degree or third-degree burn, never break the blisters or pull the peeling around the burn.

Tip: Wash your hands before touching or handling burns. Use gloves whenever possible.

This advice can't replace the doctor's advice. If in doubt, please consult a doctor immediately.

Emergency care of severe burns can only use clean, pure cold water or salt solution, and cover the burned area with sterile or very clean cloth (to keep the injured warm in cold weather), and seek medical attention immediately.

If there is no gauze, you can wrap the mild or severe burns with plastic wrap. This helps to prevent infection on the way to the hospital or other places.

Anyone suffering from third-degree or above burns must be transported by ambulance (or air medical transportation, depending on the distance from the burn site) to the nearest trauma center.

Warning: Any severe burns should be treated as soon as possible. This kind of burn won't heal on its own and needs medical care.

Burns caused by radioactive materials are quite another matter. If you suspect that radiation causes burns, please seek medical attention immediately and take necessary measures to protect yourself and the injured.