Symptoms of burns

summary

We should take good care of the wound after being scalded, because if we don't pay attention, the wound will be infected. The harm caused by scald infection is great, such as sepsis and bacteremia, and the possibility of renal failure. The treatment of the complications caused by scald is very difficult. I'll talk about the symptoms of scald.

Symptoms of burns

First degree injury and scald only damage the surface of the skin, with mild swelling, no blisters and obvious pain. Take off the clothes and socks immediately, immerse the wound in cold water for half an hour, and then rub the wound with sesame oil and vegetable oil.

Second degree injury, scald is dermal injury, local swelling pain, blisters of different sizes, large blisters can be punctured with a sterile needle, blister edge drainage, coated with scald ointment bandage, tightness should be moderate.

Third degree injury, scald is subcutaneous, fat, muscle, bone are damaged, and gray or reddish brown, at this time the application of clean cloth wrapped wound, sent to the hospital in time. Do not apply purple medicine or ointment on the wound, which will affect the observation and treatment of the disease.

matters needing attention

In case of severe scald injury, shock or respiratory arrest or cardiac arrest may occur during transfer, artificial respiration or chest cardiac massage should be carried out immediately. When the wounded are thirsty, they can be given a small amount of hot tea water or light salt water. Never drink a large amount of boiling water in a short time, which will cause brain edema.