First aid treatment of burns in children

Children with burns should immediately take off their clothes, and then repeatedly rinse the wound with water or tap water, which can achieve the role of cooling, rinse 10-20 minutes after the wound above the water wipe clean, cover with clean clothes, immediately sent to the hospital to do the corresponding treatment. After arriving at the hospital, first disinfect the wound, then apply scalding cream, and then dress the wound with a sterile dressing. If the burns are small and common, they can usually be cured with regular changes of medication and disinfection. However, if the extent is larger, hospitalization is necessary and tetanus antitoxin should be injected. In addition, antibiotics should be applied to prevent infection and intravenous rehydration to achieve water-electrolyte balance.