What are the emergency treatments for burns?

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In fact, burns are more likely to occur in children. Burns are one of the most common injuries in life. In summer, the weather is hot and the temperature is high, so the damage caused by burns will be more serious. The first time emergency treatment after burn is very important for wound healing and reducing the risk of infection in the future. I would like to share with you the emergency treatment after burn.

What are the emergency treatments for burns?

First: no matter what kind of burn, the first step is to use a lot of water for flushing. Flushing can quickly reduce the temperature of burn site and prevent further damage. In the case of chemical burns, flushing can also remove the chemicals that cause burns. Large amount of washing can also reduce the risk of wound infection

Second, the respiratory condition should be observed first for moderate and severe burns. Most of the burns caused by fire are respiratory tract burns, so the problem of poor breathing often occurs. Therefore, the first thing to do is to determine the respiratory status of the burn patients, and immediately remove the secretions in the mouth and nose of the patients to prevent asphyxia.

Third: upper or lower limb burns need to stand up the injured limbs (higher than the heart), so as to avoid edema at the burn site. If the part of the joint is burned, splint should be used to fix the joint to prevent joint movement and further damage.

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Serious burns in the emergency treatment should be the first time to go to the hospital to prevent life-threatening.