Baby burns, how should parents give first aid?

First, the emergency treatment of infant burns

1, rush

Rinse with tap water for more than 20 minutes. The purpose of washing is to quickly reduce the heat on the skin surface, reduce exudation and swelling, and avoid the formation of blisters.

Step 2 take off

After flushing, take off your clothes carefully and don't take them off by force. You can cut the clothes open with scissors and temporarily keep the stuck parts.

3. Bubbles

Continue to soak in cold water 15-30 minutes, which can relieve pain and stabilize mood. But don't soak for too long, lest the temperature drop too much or delay the treatment opportunity.

Step 4 involve

Cover with clean gauze to reduce infection.

5. Send

If the wound can't take care of itself, send it to the hospital for treatment.

Second, matters needing attention

1, don't forcibly undress.

Forced undressing will tear the wound and cause new injuries.

2, can not pick blisters.

Blisters are sterile exudates, which can prevent the entry of external bacteria. If punctured, the wound will be exposed, which will increase the chance of infection.

Note: some hospitals will puncture blisters for children and then treat them with drugs, mainly because they are worried that the children will tear the blisters themselves. But after the doctor punctures, the blister epidermis is still intact, so don't tear the epidermis.

3. No ice.

Rinse with tap water of about 20 degrees, and don't use ice to avoid frostbite.

4. Don't doodle.

If you need to apply scald cream, keep your skin clean and dry, and don't apply it when washing. Do not apply purple potion, which will affect the doctor's observation of the injury; Do not apply soy sauce, toothpaste and other remedies.

Third, advice to parents.

1, enhance safety knowledge

Parents should fully understand safety knowledge and pay more attention to their eyes when taking care of their babies; In addition, carry out daily safety education for the baby. Recommended picture books "Be careful, Xiao Pi" and "Interactive Game Book of Safety Common Sense".

Step 2 learn first aid measures

Parents are advised to read American Academy of Pediatrics Encyclopedia of Parenting, Children's First Aid and First Aid Guide, and What Can You Do Before the Ambulance Arrives? 》。

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