What should I do if I get blisters from a burn?

Half of the cold winter has passed, and using various electrical appliances to keep warm has become an indispensable way. However, if you do not pay attention to safety when using electrical appliances, burn accidents can easily occur. So, what should we do if we get blisters from a burn?

How to deal with small blisters caused by common burns?

Small blisters are usually caused by burns caused by hot water or electrical appliances. If the burnt area is relatively small, there is no need to rush to the hospital. You can treat it yourself at home. If the burn is severe, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Washing immediately after being burned is the only way to reduce the severity of the injury. First aid treatment before the blister forms is much more important than treatment after the blister forms.

1. Rinse the burnt area :

1. Rinse is the preferred operation, rather than soaking, cold compress, or ice compress;

2. If it is impossible to rinse, consider soaking; if it is impossible to soak, consider cold compress; try not to use ice compress;

3. Use room temperature tap water for flushing; there is no need to use disinfectant;

4. Please rinse as long as possible, preferably more than 30 minutes;

5. Please rinse at least until the pain disappears;

6. Washing will have a good effect within 6 hours after the injury.

Why does it have to be rinsed? Sufficient time can not only reduce the temperature of deep tissues but more importantly, reduce later exudation, which means reducing the degree of blisters. Try to expose the skin of the burn area as much as possible. Cold therapy is the key after the burn.

Use functional wound dressings:

It is recommended to use a hydrogel dressing after a burn, which can lower the skin temperature of the burned area, relieve pain, and promote wound healing. Hydrogel dressing is a special dressing that has good water absorption and breathability, which can effectively reduce the skin temperature of the burned area and reduce pain and inflammatory reactions. At the same time, hydrogel dressings can also promote wound healing and prevent infection and scar formation. The method of using hydrogel dressing to treat burns is very simple. You only need to apply the hydrogel dressing to the burned area. When applying, care should be taken to clean the skin around the wound and ensure that the dressing is applied flat and tightly to prevent air and moisture from entering the wound. Hydrogel dressings can be used not only to treat mild burns but also to prevent and treat moderate burns. It not only reduces pain and inflammation but also promotes wound healing and reduces scar formation. Therefore, it is recommended to keep some hydrogel dressings at home or in the office in case of emergency.

How to deal with blisters formed after burns?

Determine whether blisters have formed. Sometimes blisters don't appear right away but form slowly. It's not until I wake up the next day that I find blisters. If the wound does not blister, no further treatment is required. After a blister forms, regardless of whether it bursts or not, it must be treated correctly to make the wound heal better. It is recommended to use a disposable blood collection needle to break the sterilized blister, release the pus inside, and then use a hydrocolloid dressing. , it can provide a slightly acidic closed space for the wound that is conducive to healing and can also prevent the invasion of foreign microorganisms and reduce the chance of wound infection. The same goes for blisters. If there are signs of infection, the blisters should be popped as soon as possible.

Tips:

1. It is not recommended to cover the wound with clothes, because it is easy to get infected if covered in clothes.

2. It is recommended to change the dressing once a day. Change it at least every two days. Remember to disinfect before each replacement.

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Editor: kiki Jia

Date: December 2, 2023