Patient's question:
The baby is only 6 years old and is always full of energy. I wasn't looking at the right moment, and he knocked over the thermos, which resulted in his hand getting burned. So, I would like to ask, how should I handle the situation when the baby's hand gets burned by boiling water?Doctor's answer:
Burns from hot water are one of the common adverse events in daily life, caused by localized thermal injury when the body comes into contact with high-temperature liquid. After a burn occurs, one should quickly remove the source of the burn, pay attention to avoiding contamination of the wound, and prevent further injury. A burn ointment can be applied to the affected area. If it is a first-degree burn with small blisters, it can be treated as a first-degree burn. If the blisters are large with high tension or affect daily life and work, under strict disinfection, the blister fluid should be drained completely, and then a burn ointment should be applied, followed by covering the wound with sterile gauze for protection. For severe third-degree burns, medical treatment should be sought immediately.