As a father of a 2-year-old daughter, it is even more heartbreaking for similar patients. In fact, most burns in infants and young children can be prevented, and taking the correct first aid measures at the first time after a burn is necessary and beneficial for the subsequent treatment and rehabilitation of the child, especially in preventing scar growth. I will mainly share with you the prevention and first aid methods of infant and toddler burns.
1. Common causes of burns in infants and young children
(1) hot water bottles, (2) hot water cups, (3) bath water, (4) hot soup or dishes, (5) electric irons, (6) hot oil
2. Preventive measures for infant and child burns
(1) Strengthen awareness of scald prevention (both adults and children should raise awareness of prevention)
(2) Hot water bottles, hot water cups (put out of reach of children)
(3) Bath water (must put cool water first, then hot water, first cool then hot, first cool then hot, important thing to say three times!)
(4) hot soup or hot dishes (away from children)
(5) electric iron (avoid children’s contact)
(6) hot oil (emphasize its danger, do not let children into the kitchen)
3. First aid measures for infant and child burns (quick, flush, off, soak, special)
(1) Get out of the injury-causing environment (fast)
(2) Flush the wound with tap water (flush)
(3) take off wet clothing (off)
(4) cold water soak (soak)
(5) Try to see a specialist (special)
4. Treatment principles of infant and child burns
(1) cold therapy as soon as possible, (2) protection of the trauma, (3) specialist consultation
5. Precautions for infants and children after healing of scalded wounds
(1) avoiding re-injury, (2) timely anti-scar treatment, (3) psychological intervention, (4) regular follow-up
The photos of recent scalded infant and toddler traumas are attached. Traumas like this must be seen at a hospital specialist, and should never be treated at home, as good initial treatment of traumas will result in less scarring later!