What to Do If a Child Gets Burned

Question

Dear parents, hello. I’m very happy to answer your question. If the burn is not particularly severe, but there is regional skin redness, you can apply cold water compresses. Stop when there is no pain or the pain is relieved. Then apply burn ointment, etc.

Answer

What should you generally do if a child gets burned? If the burn is not too severe and only shows regional skin redness, you can use cold water for compresses. Stop the compresses when the pain is relieved or stops, and then apply burn ointment and other medications for treatment. If the burn is more severe and blisters have formed, it is recommended to immediately go to a level three or higher regular hospital’s burn department for debridement treatment. At the same time, you can use 75% alcohol or iodophor disinfectant saltwater cotton balls to clean the skin around the wound. Then apply the burn ointment.