There are several instances and occurrences that burns can happen or inflict someone at any time, and knowing how best to treat a burn for whatever level of degree is important in all cases.
These types of burns can be caused by common factors like fires, including flames from candles, matches, and lighters, chemical and electrical burns, scalding from hot, boiling liquids, or perhaps just due to excessive sun exposure.
So that you will best know how to respond in situations that involve burning, you have to know about the different burn levels so that you can best apply the immediate treatment for each, and they are the first-degree burns that show red, non blistered skin, the second-degree burns which have blisters and some thickening of the skin, and lastly the third-degree burn that shows a widespread thickness with a white, leathery appearance.
In general, the kind of treatment that is needed for burns depends more on the depth, area and location of the burn and in most cases those burns that includes significant parts like the eyes, mouth, hands, and genital areas should always be treated by medical professionals, even if they are mild, if they are as the size of your palm or larger.
The basics for major burns cases, second to third-degree burns, first aid is necessary before bringing to the emergency room, that is by taking the patient out from the burning area and taking off any burning material from him or her, and then call 911, and then keep the patient in a safe place, warm and still with the burned wrapped if possible in a clean sheet.
In cases of minor burns, you can immediately proceed to the first aid treatment by making sure that the burned and damaged area is washed with lukewarm water, any form of jewelry that can cause any obstruction, swelling or inflammation is removed from the body , then apply a topical antibiotic ointment to this burned area and do not use butter, and if there is a need to have a tetanus shot or a professional medical care then you might as well do that too.
Accidents happen anytime and can affect anyone, therefore, ensuring safety and well being is a must at all times as that can allow you to stay away from harm especially with burning, and the good thing is if you learn more on how to appropriately respond to these kinds of situations will give you an edge in terms of safety, and who knows with that it can be your life or someone else’s that can be saved at times when you cannot determine when and how it will occur.