Patient's question:
My nephew accidentally got scalded by boiling water and is currently being treated in the hospital. Due to improper handling at the time, there may be lingering aftereffects. I would like to ask what the correct first aid method is for boiling water burns, in case of future needs. How should boiling water burns be treated?Doctor's answer:
1. Do not bandage the burn. It can easily lead to infection and hinder healing.2. Avoid using "folk remedies," such as applying soy sauce or toothpaste. In reality, these methods are ineffective.
3. If no medicine is available, first rinse the wound with cold water, then soak it in cold water for half an hour. Generally, the earlier the soaking begins and the lower the water temperature (not below 5 degrees Celsius to avoid frostbite), the better the effect. However, if the wound is already wet and broken, it should not be further soaked to prevent infection.