Patient's question:
Her son is particularly naughty. He always likes to move around for no big reason and simply can't stop. Just now, he broke the warm water bottle, which was filled with just-made hot water, scalding his arm. He's been crying ever since. How should I handle a child's burn?Doctor's answer:
Hello friend, generally speaking, the burned area must be continuously rinsed with cold water and wiped with povidone-iodine, but during this period, blisters should appear on the body. At this time, it is absolutely impossible to break the blisters. Breaking blisters can cause infection of the burned area. Ice cubes or cold towels can be applied to the burned area again until the area stops expanding, and then it should be sent to the burn department in time for regular hospital treatment.