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Burn Treatments

Burn Treatments. Don’s smoke in bed Use smoke detectors properly, check regularly Make a fire escape plan Keep fire extinguisher near kitchen, check yearly Set water heater to 120 F Store flammables safely. Don’t overload circuits and light fixtures

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Burn Treatments

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  1. Burn Treatments

  2. Don’s smoke in bed Use smoke detectors properly, check regularly Make a fire escape plan Keep fire extinguisher near kitchen, check yearly Set water heater to 120 F Store flammables safely Don’t overload circuits and light fixtures Keep trash out of attics, garages, and basements Use caution with gas and other flammables Avoid fireworks Think safety first Prevention

  3. Classification of Burns

  4. First Degree Burns • Sunburn • Involves 1st layer of skin only • Local pain and redness • No blister or delayed blisters • Will heal without treatment

  5. Do’s Cool burn under cool water or cloth Cover to keep from air Take an over the counter pain reliever Don’ts Use ice, can damage further Put butter or ointment on burn 1st Degree Treatment

  6. 2nd Degree Burns • Bright red, moist surface • Involves 1st and 2nd layer of skin • Tense, fluid filled blisters • Very painful • May be swelling • Superficial 2nd degree heals in 10-14 days

  7. 2nd Degree Deep Partial Thickness • Involves 1st & 2nd layer of skin • Dry, waxy, white or dull red in color • Blisters may be present • Relatively less painful • Takes more than 10 days to heal

  8. Do’s Submerge in cool water or apply cool cloth Cover with non-stick sterile gauze If larger than 3 in. see a doctor If on face, hands, feet, genitals, buttocks or major joint seek medical care Take pain reliever Don’ts Break blisters Peel off dead skin Peel clothing away from burn Apply butter or ointments 2nd Degree Treatment

  9. 3rd Degree Burns • Involves all layers of skin • Dry surface • Often leathery Tight swelling Relatively painless • Color varies

  10. Seek medical help Stabilize Breathing Prevent dehydration by placing an IV Monitor heart Place Catheter Physical therapy Limit food and drinking Regulate body temperature Control Pain May require grafting Mental therapy if extensive 3rd Degree Burn Treatment

  11. 4th Degree Burns • Extends through skin, into underlying muscle & bone • Chared with eschar • Dry • Painless • Requires grafting • May require amputaion • Significant functional impairment

  12. 4th Degree Treatment • Same as 3rd degree burns initially • May require amputation • Requires grafting • Requires physical therapy • Requires mental therapy

  13. Sources • http://kfirstaid.webmd.com/tc/burns-prevention • http://google.com/images • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-burns/FA00022 • http://life.familyeducation.com/wounds-and-injuries/first-aid/48249.html?page=2 • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burn • Burn Care: A Guide for Patients & Families

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