Writ the first aid and treatment of burn. D pharma, D pharmacy
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Question- Write the first aid and treatment of burn.
Answer-
Burn: Burn is an injury caused by:
1. Dry heat such as fire, a piece of hot metal.
2. Electric current when an electric conductor is conducted.
3. Lighting.
4. Corrosive chemicals such as acids or alkalies.
First aid treatment of Burns
1. Put out the fire : The first step is to extinguish burning clothing and to cool the burn. The victim should not run around, since it encourage the flame to spread rapidly. He must lie down to smother the flames . He should be raped in a blanket or rug. Water can be poured over him both to cool the skin and to extinguish the smouldering cloth. Running tap water can be used for small burns on the hands. Tce water should not be used. Also, the whole patient should not be placed in a bath.
2. Shock : The patient should be kept lying down and reassured. If the patient complains of thirst, he may be given fluids. There is no contraindications for giving fluids by mouth. A suitable oral fluid is two pints of water containing a teaspoon each of salt sodium bicarbonate. This may replace salt loss. Oral fluids should not be given of the patient is unconscious.
3. Maintenance of air way : persons trapped in burning building may develop oedema of the face and respiration complications due to fumes. Maintenance of airway is the first priority in these cases and theses patients must be removed to the hospital without delay.
4. Prevention of infection: The first aider should avoid touching the brun or he should wash his hands.
5. Dressing the burn: Lotions, Ointments or antibiotic crems should not be applied. Butnt clothing should not be removed and blisters should not be broken. The burnt area may be covered with a prepared dry sterile dressing, clean lint or freshly laundered linen. Firm bandagr may be applied except in case of blisters where light bandage is applied.
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