I've just burnt my hand quite badly :-(

[TheGoddessBlossom]

on a saucepan handle that had heated up over a hob ring. It hurts like a b**tard.

Currently sitting with hand in saucepan of cold water, anything else i should do?

get some aqua gel bandages from doctors or boots, cools soothes and helps quicker healing!if your badly blistered go to a&e and get them to check it for you.take some painkillers too, for you, burns are bloody sore! try get some of those silicon handle covers!

after i burnt my hand i was told that if it is bigger than a 50p piece you should seek medical help...ie A & E

Hope you're okay.

put it under running water if you csn

and bigger than a 50p go to the docs

Treating minor burn

To treat superficial (minor) burns at home follow the advice below.

• Cool the skin using cool, or tepid, water for between 10-30 minutes, ideally within 20 minutes of the injury happening. This will prevent the burn getting worse.
• Do not use ice, iced water, creams, or greasy substances, such as butter to sooth the burn. A cool bath, or shower, will help to soothe the burn.
• Cover the burn using cling film, in a layer over the burn, rather than wrapping it around a limb. A clean, clear plastic bag is suitable to use for burns on your hand.
• If the burn is painful, taking a mild painkiller, such as paracetamol, or ibuprofen, can help. However, always check the packaging to make sure that you take the correct dosage.
• Do not interfere with the burn, or break any blisters. If the burn is very painful, or seems to be getting worse, call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47, or visit your GP for advice.

nhs advice

Seeking medical advice

There are times when you should seek medical advice regarding further treatment, including:

• if the burn is deep or large, or there is blistering,
• if the burn is on the face, hands, feet, genital area, joint areas, or is around the upper body, neck, or a limb,
• if it is an electrical or chemical burn,
• if the burn is infected (see 'recovery'),
• if smoke or fumes have been inhaled,
• if there are other injuries that need attention, or the person feels unwell,
• if the person has pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, or liver disease, diabetes, immunosuppression (very susceptible to infection due to a pre-existing condition or treatment with certain medication) or pregnancy, or
• if the burn is difficult to manage at home, or help is needed with pain contr

nhs advice again

it is bigger than 50p....annd is blistered but cold water submersion has definitely reduced this. It bloody hurts so have put it back in cold water. A&E seems a little OTT do you think? What can they actually do?

can you call your GP practice and speak to the duty doctor for advice? Or see the Practice Nurse?

At least at A&E they can dress it properly and maybe give you better pain meds than you can get over the counter. I would ring NHS direct tbh.

they can put a special plaster on it to help heal and prevent infection