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Burns & Scalds
Every year, many children suffer from burns and scalds in the home, and at play, many of these injuries are unforeseen, for example, a child pulls a hot cup of coffee over themselves, touching a hot pan. We will look at some further causes and the complications that may develop with these burns.
Types Of Burns
Every year, many children suffer from burns and scalds in the home, and at play, many of these injuries are unforeseen, for example, a child pulls a hot cup of coffee over themselves, touching a hot pan. We will look at some further causes and the complications that may develop with these burns.
Treatment For Burns
Scalds & Burns Treatment
Scalds & Burns Treatment
Scalds & Burns Treatment
The rule for burns is to cool them down; however, there are certain types and locations of burns that may need to be considered, for example, chemical burns.
Important!
Ensure you protect yourself with "gloves" on this chemical could burn you.
Chemical Burns Treatment
Scalds & Burns Treatment
Scalds & Burns Treatment
There are many types of domestic and commercial chemicals. You must understand the principle of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
Information should be labelled on the container; this information should briefly instruct the first aider on the treatment required in the event of an accident.
The rule with chemicals on the skin is normal.
20 minutes of flushing with cold water
Chemical Burn to Eyes Treatment
Chemical Burn to Eyes Treatment
Chemical Burn to Eyes Treatment
Having anything in your eye can be stressful; however, a chemical that enters a child's eye can be very stressful and painful. No matter what, the aim is to prevent further damage to the eye and sight of the child.
The following actions should be carried out immediately.
- Stop the child from rubbing their eyes
- Irrigate with cold water (wash away)
- Try to calm the child down
- Identify the chemical
10 minutes of flushing with cold water
Ensure you flush the eye for 10 minutes; the eye can become sore and damaged by overuse of very cold water. Wait and see how the child reacts if they show distress or mention burning, continue to wash out the eye.
Identifying the chemical is important; for example, oven cleaner will cause severe damage to a child's eye compared to washing up liquid, which can be painful at the time; however, the damage is minimal.
Important!
Chemical Burn to Eyes Treatment
Chemical Burn to Eyes Treatment
1. Wash the chemical away
2. Use a towel to wipe up water as it runs down the face, especially if it is a corrosive chemical.
3. Keep using water until the burning stops
4. Cover both eyes to limit movement
5. Call 999/112 if the child goes into shock or the burn is severe.
General Treatment For Burns
Step 1
Step 3 Keep the cold water pouring
Step 2 Shout Help!
Remove the
source of heat, turn off the electric appliance if this
has caused the burn.
Step 2 Shout Help!
Step 3 Keep the cold water pouring
Step 2 Shout Help!
Get the child to cold water
or
Bring water to the child
Flush the burnt area for a minimum of 20 minutes.
Be careful not to use high-pressure water, as this will tear skin.
Step 3 Keep the cold water pouring
Step 3 Keep the cold water pouring
Step 3 Keep the cold water pouring
Only remove clothing and jewellery if it is not burnt to the child's skin. If in doubt, leave it and continue to use cold water.
Step 4
Step 5 Keep it Cool
Step 3 Keep the cold water pouring
Cover the wound with a first aid dressing, or lightly layer clingfilm over the burn.
Clingfilm should be layered and not wrapped around the burn. This prevents overheating and easy removal.
Step 5 Keep it Cool
Step 5 Keep it Cool
Step 5 Keep it Cool
Once a burn has been cooled under cool running water for 20 minutes and then properly dressed, you generally should not apply an ice pack or cold towel on top of the dressing.
Keep dressing dry
Lay a cool pack over the dressing and elevate when possible. This will reduce heat and swelling.
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Step 5 Keep it Cool
Step 5 Keep it Cool
Once you have treated the burn and assessed the depth and size, you must either take the child to the hospital or call 999/112. Ensure you assess the child for shock.