Burn is one of the common accident injury in childhood.So discussing the first aid for a burn becomes important
Dos
- Remove the child away from the substance which has caused burn
- Wash the burned area of skin under tap water for 10 minutes
- Apply some antiseptic ointment [ Soframycin,T bact ,Betadiene or Neomycin] on the effected area
- Give one dose of paracetamol to relieve pain
- Consult a doctor so that he can judge the severity of burn
Don’ts
- Applying toothpaste , turmeric or coffee on the burned area is not advised as none of the things are sterile and can cause infection of the skin
- Tying clothes on the burned area, again increases the chances of infection of the effected area