Home Burn Wound Management

In daily life, our bodies will inevitably be scalded by various electrical appliances. In addition to causing pain to the skin, severe burns will also form scars, which will also affect the quality of our daily life. Some high-risk jobs are generally performed by accident. Burns can also be more severe, as the inflammatory response to a burn can lead to fluid loss, dangerously low blood pressure, and shock. Patients with severe burns are also at increased risk of infection. Therefore, proper management and treatment are crucial when suffering from burn trauma. Taking the right steps in the hours after trauma can reduce suffering and speed recovery.

Common burn management and treatment measures:

Cooling the wound:

Cooling the injured area as soon as possible after a burn can help relieve pain and prevent further damage from the wound. Put cold water on the surface near the wound, or place an ice pack. Do not place ice packs directly on the wound, as this may cause cryogenic burns.

Keep it clean:

The wound must be kept clean and dry to avoid infection. Clean the wound with clean water and sterile gauze, and gently wipe the skin around the wound.

Avoid rubbing:

Rubbing or scratching a wound can break skin tissue, increasing pain and the risk of infection. While the wound is healing, avoid wearing difficult clothing and do not scratch the wound.

Pain Control:

Burn wounds are often very painful. Use pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to relieve pain. For more severe burns, strong pain relievers can be used with your doctor's advice.

Wound Management :

Hydrogel dressing:

The use of hydrogel dressing can help the wound surface to accelerate wound healing. Hydrogel dressings are a common dressing used to treat burns, and they can:

Keep the wound surface moist, prevent premature drying and scabbing of skin tissue, and will not disturb the repair of new tissue during the healing process.

Reduce pain because the hydrogel dressing can prevent air and other external irritants from direct contact with the wound and smooth skin.

Reduces scarring Hydrogel dressings can effectively reduce edema and reduce wound size, which helps reduce scarring.

Prevention of infection: Burn wounds are prone to infection because foreign bacteria can easily enter. Hydrogel dressings can support wound moisture and keep bacteria out.

When using hydrogel dressings to treat burns, the following should be kept in mind:

When changing the dressing, the wound should be cleaned and disinfected first, and the dressing should be changed with sterile gloves and tools.

Take care of the wound, observe the status of the injury, and seek medical treatment in time if any abnormality is found.

Do not change or remove the dressing without your doctor's instructions.

Overall, the hydrogel dressing is an effective dressing that can relieve burn pain, reduce scarring, and prevent infection. However, when using this dressing to treat burns, you should follow your doctor's directions for the best results. Keeping wounds healed in a dry and clean environment, using antibiotics and burn ointment can help reduce the risk of infection in burn wounds and promote wound healing.

Silicone Scar Dressing：

Since scars are easy to form on burns and scalds, it is best to use silicone scar dressing for treatment in advance. silicone scar dressingare a common dressing for burns and scalds, mainly made of medical silicone. Silicone dressings have the following benefits for treating burns and other scars:

Pain Relief: silicone scar dressing has a very good pain relief effect.

Repair scars: After a period of use, silicone scar dressing can significantly improve wound scars and help restore skin health.

It can even help old scars return to normal: For some old scars, silicone scar dressing can also help them return to a healthier, more natural state.

Moisturizing: silicone scar dressing can help prevent dryness, itching, and more by keeping moist areas of damaged skin.

In conclusion, silicone scar dressing is a relatively effective and safe treatment that helps restore the laxity and elasticity of damaged skin.

Medication:

Timely use of antibiotics can prevent bacterial infection, prevent wound deterioration, and accelerate wound healing.

In conclusion, proper burn wound management and treatment can reduce pain, avoid complications, and accelerate wound healing. If you or a loved one has a burn injury, please contact your physician promptly for appropriate management.

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Editor: kiki Jia

Date: March 21, 2023