Burn treatment
Burn treatment
The severity of the burn must be judged at the beginning of the treatment. The severity of burns depends on the extent and depth of the burn. With the help of the 'Rule of Nine', the importance of cremation can be judged very easily. Even if the burn is deep in a small area, it does not fall under the category of 'fatal burn'. When 30 percent of the body parts are burnt, especially face, chest and back, it falls into the stage of 'fatal burn'. Minor burns are 'fatal' in infants and children.
In the event of burns, the following measures should be taken at the initial stage:
1. Apply cold water on the burned area for three minutes. However, care should be taken so that the body does not get too cold.
2. Burned clothing is sterile. So no need to open. But if your hands get burnt, remove bangles, bangles or rings immediately. If feet are burnt, remove stool or shoes if wearing. Because the burn may swell. Then it will be difficult to open them.
3. Do not leave the burn open. Apply clean dressing.
4. Drinking a small amount of water is not prohibited. However, the patient should not be given too much water. It may cause vomiting. Salt-sugar water can be given.
5. The burn patient suffers mental breakdown. So comfort and reassure him.
6. Send the patient to a hospital or health center immediately.
