What do u do for a burn?!
Question:
What do u do for a burn?
i burnt myself on the over.. dont ask how.. nut i have a burn on my arm and idk what to do about it..help?
Answers:
cold water is the best first aid, never ice this will also cause further damage. only cold water!!!!!!
ok if you push on the burnt area and the colour disappears and then returns quickly (ie flushed to pale and quickly back to flushed) then you should be fine - i wouldn't want to diagnose over the net tho. this is a blanching test it tests whether you still have blood flow and capillary refilling. if there is no change or it takes more than 3-5 seconds for colour to return (compare to you fingernails as far as speed and colour is concerned) then the answer is go to a doctor! one who knows burns
a product called burn aid is also good if you can find it - reduces pain otherwise use nothing but water and cling wrap for first aid. long term aloe and paraffin wax (or a product that has paraffin and as little else)
never put milk or yogurt or any food substance as this may reduce pain but it increases chances of infection.
if you have blisters cover your burn with cling wrap then a cool towel and go to a hospital that has a burns unit
in Australia i know of...
Adelaide - Royal Adelaide Hospital
Perth - royal Perth (i think)
Melbourne - Prince Alfred
sorry thats all the hospitals i know of
the aloe will help re hydrate and the paraffin simulates the protecting layer of skin and oils your body normally produces (obviously it isn't in the case of a burn as the skin is damaged). this seals in fluids and moisture and protects your skin and relives the pain of wind and the other that really hurt because your skin is sensitised and unprotected. reapply the paraffin and aloe every 4-6hours and stay well hydrated. replacing lost water and salts is important. you may experience heart burn if you have a large area burnt = see a doctor who knows burns
so to sum up - only cold water -no ice - no oils - no hot water - nothing organic (milk or anything)
nothing acidic (vinegar, lemons, tomatoes etc)
blisters equals partial thickness burn (second degree) which means you should prolly see a burns doctor (as for a consult/referral)
moisturise your skin and seal that moisture in!
drink water or power aide or gatoraide or similar
the test for a doctor knowing about burns is him agreeing with this post or holding a textbook entitled 'total burn care'