How should the elderly care for burns?

Nursing methods for scalds of the elderly;

Treatment of minor burns: immediately take off the clothes on the burned area and soak the wound in cold water for half an hour. The purpose of cold water washing is to relieve pain, reduce exudation and swelling, thus avoiding or reducing the formation of blisters. Avoid using ice water to avoid frostbite. Cold compress can be used on the face and other parts where you can't wash your face or take a bath. After cold water treatment, apply sesame oil, vegetable oil or green ointment to the wound.

First aid for moderate scald: The big blister can be punctured with disinfectant needle or sterile syringe, and then bandaged with scald ointment, with moderate tightness. If the blister is broken, dry the water in the blister with a sterile cotton ball and keep it dry. Don't let the water pile up.

First aid for deep burns: Third-degree burns are generally more serious. At this time, never apply purple liquid medicine or ointment to the burned area. Applying purple liquid medicine and plaster to the burned area will affect the doctor's observation and treatment of the disease. The correct way is to wrap the wound with a clean cloth and send it to the hospital immediately.