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Medical Video: Evaluation/Treatment of the Child with a Burn Injury, Hand Burn Dressing
1. Definition
Are those blisters?
Blisters or abrasions are areas of the skin that arise due to friction that occurs when falling, for example, the skin of the knee is peeling after falling and dragged on the asphalt. Mild abrasion is usually called abrasion.
What are the symptoms and signs?
Signs and symptoms of abrasions that generally appear, namely:
- Bleeding or pus coming out of the wound area
- Fever
- Permanent pain
- Redness, swelling, or a warm sensation in the area of the wound
2. How to overcome them
What should I do?
First aid in abrasions, including:
Clean the wound
Wash your hands first. Then, rinse the wound with warm water and soap. The wound area may need to be rubbed several times with moist cotton to remove any remaining dust and dirt. You may be required to remove foreign particles (for example: asphalt granules) using tongs. If there is asphalt stain on the wound, you can wipe it clean using petroleum jelly, which is then rinsed using soapy water until it is clean. Lift the peeled skin tissue using sterile scissors. Rinse the wound area thoroughly.
Antibiotic ointment and wound dressing
Apply an antibiotic ointment to the wound area and cover the area with a bandage or bandage covering the wound. This step is important, especially in wounds in the joints (elbows, knees, or wrists) that require stretching from time to time. Preventing abrasions from opening or cracking can be done by applying an antibiotic (without prescription) ointment that will keep the scar tissue soft. Clean the wound area once a day with warm water and apply the antibiotic ointment again until the wound is completely healed.
Painkiller
Abrasion will feel very painful for your child. Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen on the first day he gets blisters.
When do I have to see a doctor?
Contact your doctor immediately, if:
- There is dirt or other particles in the wound that you cannot remove yourself
- These abrasions are the result of playing a bicycle
- These abrasions are caused by playing with a washing machine dryer
- Deep blisters (note: if the outermost layer of skin is completely peeled off, a skin transplant may be needed)
- The area of abrasion is quite large
- The pain complained of is unbearable
- Infected blisters
- Blisters spread to the surrounding healthy skin
- Blisters do not heal within 2 weeks
Call your doctor immediately in 24 hours, if your child has not received the tetanus vaccine in the last 10 years.
3. Prevention
To prevent blisters:
- Pay attention when your child is playing
- Understand how to use a product / item
- Adjust lighting well so you can clearly see what you are doing
- Use gloves, if possible, to protect your hands
- Use other safety devices, such as special glasses, boots or knee and elbow protectors
- Use and / or carry a sharp object with its sharp edge facing out of your body
- Turn off the electricity and use a safety lock on your mechanical equipment when not in use
- Save and keep sharp objects out of reach of children
- Teach children about safety and security, and be a good role model
- Do not consume alcohol or drugs when using sharp objects
