Causes:
Fire, hot water, electricity, chemicals, sun ray, lighting.
Pointers:
Severe pain,red skin, peeling or blistering of skin (blackened,if caused by electricity), watery fluid from the affected part, swelling of the affected part.
WHAT TO DO:
* Remove the heat source or the person from the heat source.
* Remove his clothing if it contains the source of the burn
* Use running cool water (but not cold,so no ice pack) to cool the affected part for about 20minutes or immerse the affected part in water...this reduces inflammation and swelling.
Beer or soft drink can be used if water is not available.
* apply first aid gel (if available) to the affected part.
* Remove any ornaments, jewelries, watches or tight clothing (these maybe difficult to remove when the affect part swells.
* If the person is a victim of burning house...
bring him out in the open space for fresh air...
Check his airway and breathing and clear nose/mouth.
Do Cardiac-Pulmonary Resuscitation, if unconscious or breathing is bad.
If the person is feeling faint,lay him down.
If clothing is on fire...
Cover the flames with coat or blanket and set the person onto the ground to remove oxygen from the burning area.
DON'Ts:
# don't break blisters or remove peeled skin
# don't remove any fabric stuck to a burn
#don't apply creams,ointment or lotion...it can lead to infection
#don't immerse severely burnt area in cold water.
PREVENTION OF BURNS
# install fire or gas leak alarm in the house or workplace
# have fire extinguisher installed in an easily accessible corner of the house.
# put gas cylinders outside the house and well protected from reach of children
# use silk paint instead of oil paint on the walls
# switch off any electrical appliance after use.
# always keep hot water or chemicals on the floor but not in pathway. And store chemicals properly.
# albinos, when under the sun, should wear clothing well covering the body and use umbrella and sun shade.
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