Burning is the most common type of accident encountered in childhood.80% is caused by hot liquids. Fire, smoke inhalation, electricity and chemical burns are other causes. It is very common in the first 3 years of age, when children's curiosity and sense of discovery are at their highest.
Simple precautions are the only way to protect from burns and are lifesaving.
- A While carrying the child in one hand, there should be nothing hot in the other hand.
- The handles of the pots should be left upside down on the stove.
- Teapots and hot drink glasses should be away from the child and at a higher elevation.
- Hot water. Care should be taken with the taps.
- Teapots should be kept behind the stove.
- No food or drink should be given to the child without checking the temperature.
- Stoves, radiators and ufo used for heating should be kept away from children. should be kept and a barrier should be used to prevent children from touching it.
- Sunscreen should be applied before going out in the sun.
- Electrical sockets should be closed and cables should not be left open.
- The iron should always be away from the child. It should be done in a separate room.
- Smoking should never be done near it, burning butts should not be thrown into the park or garden or left around.
Burns are treated according to the degree, burn area and width. ;
- 1st degree burns are mild burns,
- In 2nd degree burns, water-filled sacs, i.e. bullae, are formed,
- 3. Degree burns are the most severe burns.
If the burned child has any clothes on, they should be removed slowly or cut with scissors. The burned surface should be immediately kept under cold water for at least 15 minutes. Ice should never be applied or anything else such as toothpaste should be applied. If there is a simple rash and the burn area is small, burn creams can be applied at home and the burned surface should be covered with a clean bandage to prevent infection. If the burn area is large and wide and blisters have formed on it; If there are burns on hands, face and genital area; If there is an electrical or chemical burn, or if the child is under 1 year old, the emergency department should be sought immediately, regardless of the burn surface. Bullas should never be burst at home.
In these burn accidents that cause pain and suffering to children, Simple precautions are enough to protect your child, but as parents, please be very careful not to upset or upset.
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