What to do about heat burns

Hot gas scald belongs to one kind of burns, which can be treated by general treatment, local medication, systemic medication, surgery and other measures. 1. General treatment: first of all, avoid re-exposure to heat, remove the heat source, rinse with cold water as soon as possible, avoid rubbing the wound, can also be placed in cold water to soak, cold compresses. 2. Local medication: rinse with water or saline, wipe with povidone-iodine to disinfect, and use topical burn moisturizing ointment and other medications for treatment. 3. Systemic medication: If the scalded area is large exudate more, need intravenous electrolyte supplementation, replenishment of body fluids, prevention of dehydration; there are infections, should also choose penicillin and other antibiotic treatment. 4. Surgical treatment: scalded more serious, damage to the dermis, the need for skin grafting treatment. Hot gas burns should be timely medical treatment, all drugs should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor.