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the amount of skin damage and pain (Do Not
Remove clothing that is stuck to the burn, If
clothing is stuck to the burn have it removed by
a doctor). If the burn is totally first-degree, red
and tender only, involves less than 10 percent
of the surface area, this initial treatment is
probably adequate.
Second-degree burns require more care.
Blisters should be left intact. Remove the loose
skin from broken blisters using clean tweezers -
your doctor should handle this for large-area
burns.
If the burn is a very small (1 to 4 percent)
second-degree burn and does not require a
doctor's visit, use an antibiotic ointment or
cream or leave the wound open to the air. If
prescribed by your doctor, use a special burn
cream, Silvadene, and cover with a nonsticky
dressing. Redress the burn in 24 hours and
then every two to three days for a period of 10
to 14 days. If the bandage sticks, soak it in
warm water before removing. While redressing,
cleanse the surface with soap and water. Keep
the dressing clean and dry. Elevate the
extremity immediately to limit swelling and
protect the area from further injury. Continue
elevation for 24 to 48 hours or until you visit
your child's doctor.
Treat tar burns by removing the tar with mineral
oil and then treating as any other burn.
Electrical burns require evaluation by a doctor
to determine the nature of the injury. Remove
your child from the source, being careful to
avoid electrical shock. If your child bites an
electrical cord with a subsequent burn to the lip,
your doctor should evaluate and watch the area
closely.
Chemical burns initially require copious
washing at the scene, usually before transport.
Wash off or remove all contaminated clothing
and rinse your child using a shower, hose or
tub. Rinse eyes first if involved.
Prevention is the key to minimizing the
frequency of burns. Protect fireplaces, heating
devices and hot objects, hide matches, discard
flammable liquids, turn down water heaters to
120 degrees, and be alert to potential
accidents. Install early smoke detection devices
and fire extinguishers in high-risk areas.
Develop an escape plan and conduct drills.
The Day I Became a Burn Survivor
By: Monica Sethi
It was a very normal day but I never knew that it
would be the last day of my life when I would
what I was and after that my life would change
so much to an extend that I would have to leave
my family, friends, culture and go far from them!
It was 19th January 2002, and being a Saturday
I was suppose to go late to NIIT (my office),
where I worked as Front Office Manager. Since
morning there was something disturbing me
within. I even had a talk to my mother and told
her that I was feeling a bit worried but can’t
understand what it is? Actually I was applying
for a H1 for America on the following Monday
and y mother said since the day of my interview
at embassy is very close, may be that is
affecting me. I couldn't understand what it was
but I carried on. I reached at about 10.30 a.m.,
had a normal day of work but something was
disturbing me within.
Well I was scheduled to leave office at 7.00
p.m. and as everyday, My dad had started from
home to pick me up. He usually
called me before he started so as minimise his
wait outside my office. I was making my last call
of the Day to my boss, informing him my leave
for Monday and Tuesday that to my surprise I
saw a man, all wrapped with cardigans and
gloves and scarf around his face and with sun
glasses on! I couldn’t understand who he was
but the moment I turned around him and
asked ... "Yes Sir, How may I help you? and
SPppppllllaaaassssshhhh. I earlier thought that
some student of mines has done some
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