A burn occurs as a result of cell and tissue deterioration in any part of the body due to the effect of something hot or a caustic substance. It is tissue damage caused by chemicals, dry heat, electricity, flame, radiation and similar physical effects.
Burn; It requires extensive treatment due to the fact that it causes systemic (general) disorders in the body and its psychological aspects.
1. degree burns
* Mostly caused by excessive exposure to the sun
* It is known for reddening of the skin and severe pain.
* It can heal on its own and the skin can take on its normal appearance.
2. degree burns
* In addition to redness, it is recognized by the appearance of water-filled vesicles.
* It occurs most frequently with hot liquids. These are painful and serious burns.
* It is dangerous to burst water bladders.
* If proper care is not taken, scars will remain. It is open to microbial growth.
3. degree burns
* The entire skin is affected. Pain is less. Life-threatening fluid losses and inflammation are possible.
* The first aim of the first aider in burns is to remove the substance or source that caused the burn.
* The victim is prevented from escaping. It is extinguished by throwing a cover over it or by rolling it.
* While undressing the burn victim, the clothes are cut and removed as the skin may also peel off.
* The first thing to do in all burns is to keep the burned area in cold water until the pain subsides and then for 10 minutes.
* If the injured person has any rings, bracelets, watches or tags, they are removed.
* The burned area is covered with a wet, clean cloth.
* If there is no material of this nature, it is left open.
* If conscious, juicy foods and water are given orally. It is kept in the appropriate position against shock.
* If there are second and third degree burns, the person should be evaluated in the hospital.
Heat burns: They occur with wet heat (steam, all kinds of boiling liquids - water, oil) and dry heat (hot metals, iron, flame, sun).
First Aid: It is necessary to prevent further injuries by ending the burning process; to extinguish the flame, remove hot metal k, removing wet clothes exposed to heat, etc.
(CAUTION: In case of a flame burn, if synthetic clothes are stuck to the skin, they should not be touched; in a boiling liquid burn, if time has passed since the incident, the clothes should not be removed before being put in cold water, otherwise the stuck skin will come off)
1. degree burns
* NEVER use yoghurt, tomato paste, toothpaste, olive oil, etc. Things cannot be applied!
* They are put in cold water for at least 10 minutes.
* Fatty cream or burn ointment can be applied to relieve tension and relieve pain.
* In large burns, the person should be given plenty of fluids to drink if he or she is able to drink it.
2. Treatment for 1st degree burns is the same as for 1st degree burns. Additionally; Blisters (areas with blisters) NEVER POP! If necessary, he is taken to the hospital and dressed under sterile conditions. If the blister covers a large area, the overlying skin NEVER peels off! If it has burst, then after the liquid inside is drained, that part is wiped with antiseptic, covered with sterile gauze and wrapped with a bandage. Tapes may damage the burned tissue.
3. In case of degree burns, the patient must be taken to a burn center or hospital. If the patient is conscious (able to drink on his own), he is given plenty of fluids. ALCOHOL and ACIDIC drinks CANNOT BE DRINKED!
* Since an open burn wound will cause pain as long as it is in contact with air, contact of the wound with air should be stopped immediately, for this purpose the wound is covered with moist sterile gauze. Thus, it is also protected from infection.
Splash of hot substance: When hot substances such as oil, tar, pitch splash into the body, their burning effects continue until they cool down. For this reason, the arm or leg on which these are splashed should be immediately immersed in cold water and kept for a long time.
Rescue from fire and burning: If the person who is burned by the flame stands, the gases and smoke formed easily go to the respiratory tract and the hair can catch fire. A person who is caught is immediately laid on the ground and rolled around. This will ensure that the fire goes out. Flames can often be extinguished this way or by immediately wrapping the person in a blanket or rug.
The flames go out. All burning clothing must be removed quickly. When removing it, it should not be removed by scraping, but if necessary, it should be cut. While trying to remove it by scraping, the underlying burnt tissue is further injured and damaged.
By applying cold water or cold to the burned area within seconds, the degree of burning and excessive pain can be prevented.
Also, tetanus in large and deep burns. It is beneficial to get vaccinated.
Electrical burns: Although household appliances can cause serious enough burns, serious burns are usually seen in workers in factories and high voltage lines where high voltage is present.
In order for electricity to cause a burn, it must enter the body at one point and exit at another point. There are two important dangers as a result of electrical burns:
1. Tissue damage: Contrary to the smallness of the external part, it can be very large inside (deep tissues). The entrance wound may be small, but the exit wound, on the contrary, may be very wide and deep. High voltage electrical energy can destroy muscles and skin to the point of requiring organ amputation.
2. Cardiac arrest: In addition to the burn (even after a few hours), the heart may stop. Therefore, the person who is exposed to high voltage current must be taken to the hospital. The person who is under current cannot be touched!
! First of all, the current is cut off, for this the switch is lowered or if it is an old type fuse, it is completely removed (not loosened and left!). If it is not possible to reach the fuse and switch, then the person is removed from the electricity source with an insulating material (such as dry wood, rubber, plastic), or the electrical source (cable, etc.) is removed from the person. Otherwise, the person who wants to help may be electrocuted as he/she will complete the circuit. It should be kept in mind that electrical burns occur as a result of the whole or part of the body completing the circuit between the electrical source and the ground.
CAUTION: There is no harm in touching the person to provide first aid after the current is cut off. After the current is cut off, it is not possible for the person to transfer electricity to you (that is, to get an electric shock). So don't be afraid to touch it.
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