Definition of burns

Burns, which is damage to body tissues; as a result of exposure to one of the burn sources , such as flame, sunlight for a long time, or chemicals, or electrical current. it is important to know the signs of serious skin burns that must be evaluated and treated by a specialized medical team; as burns can cause a number of serious complications and require urgent intervention Types of burns It is graded according to depth of burn. It should be noted that the classification of the same burn may change during the first days, meaning that the burn may seem simple at first and then become deeper with time. Methods of first aid of burns First aid for first degree burns (superficial burns) . They are called superficial burns because they cause minimal damage to the skin and affect the outer layer of the skin only. They can heal within 7 to 10 days without leaving any scar.. Signs of first-degree burns Redness and slight inflammation or may be accompanied by swelling, in addition to dryness and peeling of the skin. First-degree burn steps for first-degree burns include: o Putting the burned area under cold water until the pain subsides. • Use cold sponge • Protect the burn by covering the area with a sterile gauze, or a clean cloth can be used • if the redness and pain persist for more than a few hours, or if the burned area includes a large area of skin, then a doctor should be visited First aid for second-degree burns (partial burns) Include deeper burns that go beyond the outer layer of the skin to reach the inner layer. Signs of second degree burns • Severe pain due to damage of dermal layer with exposed nerve endings • swelling • blister. • Exudate Steps for first aid burns for second degree burns • Reducing pain by immersing the affected area in cold water or placing a clean towel wetted with cold water • Remove clothing that came into contact with the affected area. • Drink plenty of water • In the case of open blisters, they are covered with a layer of ointment, and the affected area is covered with a towel or a nonadhesive bandage. • Last but not least, it is necessary to go to emergency department as soon as possible First aid for third degree burns (total burns) Deep burns that affect all layers of the skin • The skin looks waxy or gray and sometimes charred. • Its painless as the nerve endings were damaged • As for the first aid that can be done, it considered a top emergency and the victim should transfer to ER as soon as possible . The medical procedure for first aid for burns of this degree is carried out with the following steps by specialists: 1. Clean the affected area by removing foreign body and dead parts of the skin. 2. Giving IV solutions . 3. Apply an antibacterial cream or ointment 4. Using pain-relieving medications. 5. Completing treatment within the specialized department, because third-degree burns need a long time to heal, and require surgical intervention Misconceptions to be avoided: 1. Dentifrices One of the biggest and most prominent mistakes that should be avoided when burning is the use of toothpaste and butter or tomato sauce As these materials may lead to serious complications. 2. Ice Although ice may relieve pain, it should not applied directly on the skin, as it may cause extra damage to the tissues surrounding the affected area. 3. cotton when used directly on the wound, the cotton stick to the burned area, increasing risk of infection. 4. Dealing with burned patient without sterilization and gloves This may lead to contamination of the burned tissue and infection