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Any first aiders? Need burn advice.

18 replies

Rabbitheadlights · 09/08/2021 19:24

Making DPs flask for work, unbeknown to me he had filled it with boiled water to pre-heat. I've just poured it over my hand (thinking I was emptying the soapy water I left in it) I'm stood with my hand under the cold water and have been since which is about 10 minutes now, there's no blistering but definitely a bit swollen? What's the best thing to out on it? And how long do I keep it under the cold water?

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WallabyLullaby · 09/08/2021 19:27

Keep it under the running cold water for at least 20 minutes, you need to cool it right down for longer than you think.

Coulddowithanap · 09/08/2021 19:29

It doesn't need to be cold water, even lukewarm is OK, but make sure it's running and for 20 minutes.

bloodywhitecat · 09/08/2021 19:29

20 minutes under cool water, then wrap loosely with cling film. No creams/ointments.

Rabbitheadlights · 09/08/2021 19:29

Thanks @wallabylullaby been stood here since 7.10pm ... Will stay a little longer. Do you have any idea if I should put something on it afterwards?

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Coulddowithanap · 09/08/2021 19:30

@bloodywhitecat

20 minutes under cool water, then wrap loosely with cling film. No creams/ointments.
Yes clingfilm it. Stops the air getting to it which makes it hurt more.
Rabbitheadlights · 09/08/2021 19:31

Ok cling film got it thankyou

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Seeline · 09/08/2021 19:31

Do not put anything on it. If it's still painful after 20 minutes keep on with the cool water.

bloodywhitecat · 09/08/2021 19:32

You can also put your hand in a clean sandwich bag type thingy.

LadyJaye · 09/08/2021 19:34

As PPs have said, keep it under cool water for MUCH longer than you think - 20-30 minutes.

Let the skin air dry briefly, then loosely (LOOSELY!) cover with cling film.

It will probably blister, but don't worry - blistering is the skin's way of protecting itself.

DO NOT touch / pop the blisters and keep an eye on them - if they start to really hurt or change colour, they may have become infected, so consult a pharmacist (better and faster than trying to see a GP).

Don't put any creams or anything on the burn.

WallabyLullaby · 09/08/2021 19:35

If it's more than a hand sized area that's burned, you get blisters on your hand or it goes white you'll need to go to a&e as well. Probably worth taking some paracetamol or ibuprofen so it's got a chance to kick in.

Rabbitheadlights · 09/08/2021 19:36

If there's no blistering etc, then I don't need to seek medical attention do I?

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Rabbitheadlights · 09/08/2021 19:39

Sorry x posted thanks all have wrapped in clingfilm, will keep an eye on it. It's just weirdly tingly and a bit numb from the cold running water. DP works nights and I'm home with the DC so hopefully I won't need to go get it looked at.

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WallabyLullaby · 09/08/2021 19:40

If it's smaller than your hand and not blistered you should be ok. Not nice though, I hope it's not too painful for you.

From the NHS site for info:

When to go to hospital

Once you have taken these steps, you'll need to decide whether further medical treatment is necessary.
Go to a hospital accident and emergency (A&E) department for:

large or deep burns bigger than the affected person's hand

burns of any size that cause white or charred skin

burns on the face, hands, arms, feet, legs or genitals that cause blisters

all chemical and electrical burns

Also get medical help straight away if the person with the burn:

has other injuries that need treating

is going into shock – signs include cold, clammy skin, sweating, rapid, shallow breathing, and weakness or dizziness

is pregnant

is over the age of 60

is under the age of 5

has a medical condition, such as heart, lung or liver disease, or diabetes

has a weakened immune system (the body's defence system) – for example, because of HIV or AIDS, or because they're having chemotherapy for cancer

If someone has breathed in smoke or fumes, they should also seek medical attention.
Some symptoms may be delayed, and can include:

coughing

a sore throat

difficulty breathing

singed nasal hair

facial burns

See recovering from burns and scalds for information on how serious burns are treated.

Tickly · 09/08/2021 19:40

Here's the official line on when to seek help OP. Hope you're ok. www.nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/treatment/

Pollypudding · 09/08/2021 19:42

www.nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/
Says to go to a and e if burn on your hand blisters. Keep running the cold water- hope you are OK

Rabbitheadlights · 09/08/2021 19:45

Thanks everyone, strange it occured to me to ask here and the NHS website didn't even cross my mind, not like me at all. Really appreciate you all taking the time to reply thanks again. Off to put one of the DS to bed will check it over when I'm done.

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CCC1 · 09/08/2021 19:50

Hi. Hope you are ok. I had some serious burns (2nd degree and full thickness requiring debridements and grafting). The advice from posters above is spot on.

The only things I would add are:

to keep your fluid intake up while it’s healing.

I am not sure if this is a thing for less serious burns but I had silver dressings and coconut oil meshes. It would be worth popping to a pharmacy for advice tomorrow morning as they may have these in. (I am sure I collected emergency supplies from a pharmacy when my dressings unravelled!)

ThePriceOfSugar · 09/08/2021 20:10

I had a bad steam burn recently and put Mebo burn ointment on it with a cotton bandage over it, it healed really well in 10 days

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