Question
A child accidentally knocked over a cup containing boiling water, causing extensive redness and swelling on the hand and arm, along with small blisters. The child is crying in pain. How should one properly handle the child’s scald burn in this situation?
Answer
In the event of a child sustaining a scald burn, the first priority is to quickly take appropriate emergency measures. Once a burn occurs, it is essential to immediately rinse the wound with running cold water to lower the wound temperature and alleviate pain. Subsequently, the child should be taken to the hospital as soon as possible for professional medical staff to disinfect the wound, use antiseptics such as iodine alcohol, and apply burn ointment to promote healing. It may also be necessary to use anti-infection medications to prevent wound infection. During treatment, it is important to maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and regularly return for follow-up checks on the wound’s recovery status.