How to deal with children's burns at home in summer?

夏天是孩子们尽情玩耍的季节，但高温和活跃的天性也使他们更容易受到烧伤的危险。烧伤不仅给儿童造成身体疼痛，还可能留下难以修复的疤痕。因此，了解在家处理儿童烧伤的正确方法非常重要。

What should you do if a child gets burned?

1. Cold therapy cooling:

When a child is injured by a heat source, he or she should be removed from the high-temperature environment immediately and the injured part should be rinsed under cold water or soaked in ice water for about 10-15 minutes to reduce the heat from further damaging the tissue. At the same time, the wound should be gently rinsed with running cold water to lower the temperature of the burned part and reduce thermal damage. This step is the "golden time" for aid for burns, which can effectively relieve pain and prevent the formation of scars.

2. Observe the wound:

Parents should carefully observe the burns of their children. If the burn area is small, with only redness or slight blisters on the epidermis, you can apply an appropriate amount of burn ointment and gently bandage it with sterile gauze to avoid infection. However, if the burn area is large, the wound is deep, or there is charring or necrosis, you should call the emergency number immediately and send the child to the hospital for professional treatment.

3. Protect the wound:

You can use hydrogel dressings to protect the wound and avoid breaking blisters to prevent infection. Wear appropriate clothing to cover the damaged area to prevent further irritation. Keep the wound dry and clean and change the dressing regularly.

How to prevent burns in children?

Preventing children from getting scalded is equally important. Summer is the peak season for children getting scalded. Parents should master the correct methods of treating scalds at home to ensure the health and safety of their children. At the same time, strengthening prevention and safety education is also an important measure to reduce the risk of children getting scalded. Let us work together to create a safe and happy summer for our children!

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