Having issues with Burns? Dr. Olatubi Olawale talks about the classification of burns and their management.
Dr Olatubi is a physiotherapist with a speciality in sports medicine and orthopaedics.
What are Burns?
Burns are tissue damage that results from heat, overexposure to the sun or other radiation, or chemical or electrical contact. Burns can be minor medical problems or life-threatening emergencies.
- First Degree burns
- Second Degree burns
- Third Degree burns
- Fourth-degree burns
- If the fire is still on the body of the person, roll the person on the floor to quench the fire.
The treatment of burns depends on the location and severity of the damage
Here are some first-aid treatments for burns
You need to first of all stop what is causing the burn. After that,
- Put the patients in running water of temperature
- Do not apply oil on the person’s body as some oil can cause more heat
- Don’t use ice on a burning surface as ace can actually cause a burn
- Do not try to break the blisters
- Transport the person to the hospital immediately after first aid mostly if its a second, third or fourth-degree burn
- Wrap the person with a clean cloth to avoid infection
- Place the patients opposite the affected place and ensure the person is comfortable in that position.
There is a healing process for burns based on the degree of the burn. When there is burning on the bone, it can cause contracture and stiffness of the joint.
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