Burns

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In one of our earlier posts (https://c20wellbeing.blogspot.com.au/2017/09/what-does-it-mean-to-eat-healthy-and.html) Keanu recommended some recipes for you guys to try and make at home which involved baking. One of the risks associated with just about all cooking activities is the risk of burns.

In this blog post I will be covering a basic guide for burns. 

Some key things to remember before we start:
  • DO NOT apply lotions, ointments or oily dressings
  • DO NOT touch the injured areas or burst any blisters
  • DO NOT remove anything sticking to the burn
  • DO NOT over-cool the patient - especially if it is a young child/infant, or if the burn is extensive
  • DO NOT use towels, cotton wool, blankets or adhesive dressings directly on the burn
  • DO NOT USE ICE.
Seek medical aid if the burn:
  • Involves the airway
  • Involves hands, face, feet or genitals
  • is deep, or larger than a 20 cent piece.
Keep in mind this first aid, to be used for the burn as soon as it happens.

  1. Follow DRSABCD.
    You can find more details on the DRSABCD Action Plan in my previous first aid blog post. Linked here: https://c20wellbeing.blogspot.com.au/2017/09/drsabcd-action-plan.html
  2. If clothing is on fire: STOP, DROP, ROLL.
    STOP     the patient from running around.
    DROP the patient to the ground and wrap in a blanket, coat or similar.
    ROLL the patient along the ground until the flames are smothered.
  3. Cool the burn area under cool running tap water for 20 minutes:
    This includes thermal burns, scalds, electrical, bitumen and chemical burns.
    If the burn is to an eye, flush that eye with cool water for 20 minutes,
    This should occur as soon as possible!
  4. Remove any constrictions.Remove clothing and jewellery from burnt area, unless sticking to the burn.
    DO NOT remove anything sticking to the burn
  5. Cover burn.
    Place a sterile, non-stick dressing (or plastic wrap or loosely applied aluminium foil) over the burn area.
  6. Ensure an ambulance has been called - triple zero (ooo).
    Call an ambulance only if the burn is serious and requires immediate medical attention.
    Reassure and calm the patient.
    Prepare to treat for shock.
Note: If cool running water is not available, hydrogel may be used. Hydrogel, if exposed to air and left in place for long periods, can be associated with the development of hypothermia, especially in the elderly or young children.

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The next topic for first aid will be about sprains and strains.

Written by: James (Twitter @TheJamesFeng)

References:

Emergency First Aid. (2013). 2nd ed. Barton, A.C.T.: St John Ambulance Australia.
Burns. [image] Available at: http://www.almightyarticles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/burns-1.jpg.
NSW Health. NSW Ambulance. [image] Available at: http://www.ambulancesuperstations.health.nsw.gov.au/WWW_SAMIS/media/Media/Images/IMG_3441.JPG.
Stjohnnsw.com.au. Sterile Gauze Swabs 7.5cm x 7.5cm x 5cm | St John NSW. [online] Available at: http://www.stjohnnsw.com.au/sterile-gauze-swabs-7-5cm-x-7-5cm-x-5cm/.

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