When faced with a fire, how can the average person help save the injured?

In the face of a large number of burn victims, what are the principles of treatment that rescuers should pay attention to in order to protect the physiological functions of the patients, as well as to take into account the aesthetics and functionality of the patients? In fact, the most relevant areas for survival, recovery and appearance include the head, face, neck, hands, lower limbs and perineum. Correctly grasping the following precautions can maximize the patient’s ability to survive, survive and gradually recover. Treatment of facial burns As facial burns are usually associated with inhalation injuries, it is necessary to promptly clear inhalants from the nose and mouth and alert the rescuers of possible inhalation injuries. If the patient has been intubated during transport, the position of the tracheal tube needs to be well secured to avoid compression of the mouth, lips or nose to avoid corresponding compression injury or necrosis. If there are periocular burns, the cornea should be examined immediately and a wet handkerchief or towel should be used to cover and apply ophthalmic ointment to keep the eye moist, or, if the transfer is over a long distance, ophthalmic ointment should be applied or the eye should be moistened with bottled water as appropriate en route to avoid further injury. Cleaning and treatment of the face is very important. A towel moistened with bottled water can be used to cover the face to keep it moist, avoiding wiping motions to avoid aggravating the injury. Exposed areas such as damaged ears should be covered with a towel to prevent damage to these important aesthetic features during transportation. Neck: The patient should be placed in a supine position with shoulders elevated to keep the neck in a hyperextension position, which can maintain the stability of the cervical spine and the smoothness of the airway, and at the same time keep the hyperextension position to avoid the appearance of contracture deformity of the neck to the maximum extent possible. Pay attention to the use of wet towels to cover the wound to avoid contamination, remind the rescuers of the presence of neck burns, the need to check for inhalation burns and timely intubation to avoid respiratory obstruction due to post-injury edema. Hands: Hands are the most important tools of human labor, so special attention should be paid to the protection of hands. The hands should be covered with a damp towel and a cloth ball or bandage should be placed in the patient’s hands to maintain a rough functional hand position, gauze should be inserted in each finger crease if possible, and the affected limb should be elevated to minimize edema. Advise the patient to avoid moving the affected limb, wait patiently for help, and avoid aggravating the injury by moving the hands during transport. Perineum: Injuries to the perineum are rare, and because of the hidden location, severe burns in this area are often overlooked in early treatment, but most adhesion contractures in the perineum are very serious and require attention in the early treatment of burns. The casualty should be kept with both lower limbs elevated and the perineum should be examined for severe burns. If trauma is found, apply cold compresses with clean clothing or towels and inform the rescuer. Encouraging the patient to drink and excrete normally will help maintain perineal organ function and promote recovery.