Question
During play, a child accidentally knocked over a kettle, causing a scald burn to the hand with redness and small blisters. The parent has tried applying toothpaste, but the pain has not subsided. How should such burns be handled?
Answer
When a scald burn occurs, the injured person should be immediately removed from the source of the burn, and the affected area should be rinsed with running cold water or immersed in ice water. For first-degree burns, which are characterized by localized redness, keep the wound clean to prevent secondary injury and apply burn ointment locally. For second-degree burns with small blisters, treat them in the same way as first-degree burns. If the blisters are large, have high tension, or affect daily life, medical assistance should be sought.