A&E burn

[mummaHE03]

Burnt my hand on the heating element of the oven only set to 160 fan for cupcakes! rang 111 for advice as it doesn’t hurt and is white but is only small. I’ve been told to go to A&E but I don’t think it warrants a visit I’ve got 2 young children with me too

Is it really tiny? A burn on 160c should be hurting, it's a bad sign if it isn't.

Honestly, I'd listen to the medical professionals, I know it's hard work. Is there a walk in who could see you faster?

id run it under the cold tap until it’s no longer hot and then keep an eye on it - it will blister and then out savlon on it.

Don't be so daft. I honestly wouldn't give that a seconds more thought. Wouldn't even have called 111. No it does not need A&E.

No, you don't need a&e for that in my opinion

Looks like a small 2nd degree burn. I do that all the time and have never been to A&E for it.
Run it under the cold tap for 10mins.
I think A&E is for 3rd degree burns, or those the size of palm of hand or bigger (sure I’ve read that, but don't quote me)

The risk with burns on hands/fingers is that the scar tissue can prevent you from having full mobility in your hand if it doesn't heal really nicely. So 111 will tend to recommend an abundance of caution.

I burnt my wrist about 4 months back, similar way (oven rack) and a similar size. I didn't go to A and E but I did use some burn plasters (got them from boots, they were really excellent) and was very careful to keep stretching and bending it as it healed. As it turned out it's been okay, but obviously if I hadn't got full mobility back through it that would have been very difficult - and that is likely why they are recommending A and E.

It doesn't look that bad to me¬ I've burnt myself like that numerous times.
As previous PP says, run it under cold water. It will probably blister and the skin may come off. If so, put a plaster on.
No way would I to to A&E with that, especially with 2 small children

If it doesn’t hurt it means you’ve damaged the nerves, I think. I once cut my hand quite badly phoned 111 for advice and they said a&e, logistics meant I’d have to drive myself with the kids and decided against . They must of reported it to Gp as I got a call the next day asking me to pop in so the nurse could take a look and dress it properly. Possibly a better option.

keep it under continuous cold running water.

Do you have health anxiety or is this a joke?? What made you call 111?

Definitely not A&E. Put some burn cream on it or run it under a cold tap. It's going to be a bit painful for a few days but will eventually scab over.

I got an accidental cigar burn at a wedding once and it was roughly the same total size (shorter but wider). The area turned whitish-waxy exactly like that and stung for a few days, but healed without any problems. Edit: Also wanted to mention that it didn't hurt in the beginning either. The pain creeps in after a bit.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/treatment/

All the info is in this link.

*Go to a hospital accident and emergency (A&E) department for:

• large burns bigger than the size of the affected person's hand
• deep burns of any size that cause white or charred skin
• burns on the face, neck, hands, feet, any joints, or genitals
• all chemical and electrical burns
• any other injuries that need treating
• any signs of shock – symptoms include cold, clammy skin, sweating, rapid, shallow breathing, and weakness or dizziness*

From the picture no, I don’t think A&E could do anything.

But it might be worth speaking to a doctor tomorrow as no pain could indicate damaged nerves.

I personally wouldn't go for that. I am very clumsy and have a few scars on my hands from cooking.

If it doesn't heal well over the next couple of days and looks infected then I would go.

What would a&e do?

Official first aid guidance is burns on the hands should be seen at a&e.

As a first aider if that happened to me (which is different to how I would treat a first aid call out) I wouldn't have called 111 or go to a&e, I would run it under cool (not cold) water for 20-30 minutes (and actually time it as it is a long time and people get bored early!) It shouldn't need dressing but you could put a burn gel dressing on after running under water if you want to. Don't put salon, germolene or any antiseptics on it and don't put fluffy dressings on it either.

Nor would I!

If it doesn't heal or looks like it's getting infected then ask for advice at a pharmacy.

Not hurting is a bad sign.

I’d honestly not have even considered ringing 111 for that. Just run it under cold water and keep clean. It will blister then heal.

Honestly I've lost count of the number of times I've had similar burns off the oven. I've just done all the things listed by above posters (cool water for ages is the absolute key, I've found) and have never been to A&E. If yours is anything like our local one, people literally at deaths door wait for hours to be seen, I couldn't imagine being in the middle of all that and expecting treatment for an inch-long burn.

I would not go to A&E but keep an eye on it because a burn like that should hurt at least a little.

That will be fine . It’s small and not across the joints of the hand where contractures and scarring cause problems . It also looks relatively superficial .
Run it under cold water for 15 minutes and apply a colloid dressing like a blister blaster.

Do you have a minor injuries in your area? If so go there tomorrow or call gp to ask if a nurse can look at it.