Be sure to follow the instructions included in the package. If the burn is on a leg or an arm, keep the limb raised as much as possible for the first 24 to 48 hours to decrease swelling. Move a burned leg or arm normally to keep the burned skin from healing too tightly, which can limit movement. Blahd Jr. Gabica MD - Family Medicine.
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British Columbia Specific Information Burns can damage your skin and other body tissues. Top of the page. Topic Overview For many second-degree burns , home treatment is all that is needed for healing and to prevent other problems.
Rinse the burn Rinse burned skin with cool water until the pain stops. Rinsing will usually stop the pain in 15 to 30 minutes.
Pat the area dry with a clean towel, washcloth, or gauze squares. Look closely at the burned areas to check the healing. Cover all open burn areas with non-adherent burn dressing. Touch only the edges of it when putting it on the skin. Then, cover the area with dry sterile gauze Picture 3.
Do not put dry gauze directly on burned areas that have not healed. Hold the dressing in place by wrapping a sterile gauze roll over the dressings Picture 4. Start wrapping the limb from the place farthest away from the body. Secure the wrap with tape. Do not wrap or tape the wrap too tightly because this can reduce blood flow to the limb.
Ointment Dressings Sometimes, pre-packaged non-adherent dressings will need ointment put on them. Do not spread the ointment directly on the burn. Do not put your fingers into the ointment jar or apply the ointment to the gauze pads with your fingers.
Continue with steps 9 and 10 above. After the Dressing Change Wash your hands one more time. Put all unused supplies away in a clean, dry place. Store medicines in a safe place where your child cannot reach. If used, clean the basin, pan, bathtub, or shower. Throw away the bag with dirty gauze and used supplies where no one can get to them. Nutrition It is important for your child to eat healthy foods and to drink plenty of fluids Picture 5. Your child should: Eat foods high in protein such as meat, eggs, yogurt, cheese, beans, and peanut butter.
Limit snack foods and candy. Limit soda, high sugar drinks, and fruit juices. Drink milk or milk substitutes and water instead. Your child should: Not scratch dry itchy skin. Apply non-perfumed skin lotion over the healed burn at least 3 to 5 times a day to relieve dry skin or itching. You may use lotions that contain cocoa butter, aloe or lanolin. You do not need to buy the most expensive brand.
Keep your child's fingernails trimmed short. Clean socks placed over the hands like gloves may reduce nighttime scratching. Wear clothes that will not rub against or irritate the skin. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled.
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Your Care Instructions Burns—even minor ones—can be very painful. How can you care for yourself at home? If your doctor told you how to care for your burn, follow your doctor's instructions.
If you did not get instructions, follow this general advice: Wash the burn with clean water 2 times a day. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. Gently pat the burn dry after you wash it. You may cover the burn with a non-stick bandage. There are many bandage products available. Be sure to read the product label for correct use.
Replace the bandage as needed. Protect your burn while it is healing. Cover your burn if you are going out in the cold or the sun. Wear long sleeves if the burn is on your hands or arms.
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