What to do with large and small burns?

In young children burns from hot liquids are the most common cause of accidents. Burn injuries in adolescents and adults it is the result rather from the improper handling of fire and flammable liquids or electrical accidents. If a larger area of skin affected, the paramedics had to be called in addition to the application of emergency measures.

If a larger area of skin affected, the paramedics had to be called in addition to the application of emergency measures. The first degree burns it is sunburn, the skin is red and painful, but recovers completely. Second-degree burns are recognizable by forming of blisters and severe pain. For third and fourth degree burns, the pain is missing because the nerve endings are destroyed in the skin and underlying tissues. What degree combustion you has, can often be seen after a few days, so in any case, immediate action must be taken.

Fast and adequate first aid.

The first step is to stop the combustion process. Get dressed loose clothing and remove all jewelry. However, removing burnt remains of clothes always a matter for the doctor. The first step is to stop the combustion process, get dressed loose clothing and remove all jewelry. However, removing burnt remains of clothes always a matter for the doctor. In extensive burns cooling is omitted because no longer possible body’s thermoregulatory. In the case of burn may be applied home remedies like oil.

The danger of scald depends on their extent. If in children are more than 10% and more than 15 percent of the body surface in adults affected, an immediate special treatment is necessary. Approximate amount can be determined because one’s palm is about one per cent of the body surface, the extent of the injury can be estimated quickly. In the case of extensive burns must be checked regularly, if the injured party is still responsive. Check breathing, palpable pulse, and then brought injured party into the recovery position.