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How does the skin protect the body from burns?
The subcutis, consisting of a network of collagen and fat cells, helps conserve the body’s heat and protects the body from injury by acting as a “shock absorber.” In addition to serving as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection, the skin also: Regulates body temperature. Stores water and fat.
What would you do if you burned your hand?
How to treat a first-degree, minor burn
- Cool the burn. Immediately immerse the burn in cool tap water or apply cold, wet compresses.
- Apply petroleum jelly two to three times daily.
- Cover the burn with a nonstick, sterile bandage.
- Consider taking over-the-counter pain medication.
- Protect the area from the sun.
What happens to your skin when it gets burned?
When you are burned, you experience pain because the heat has destroyed skin cells. Minor burns heal much the same way cuts do. Often a blister forms, which covers the injured area. Under it, white blood cells arrive to attack the bacteria and a new layer of skin grows in from the edges of the burn.
How do you bandage a burn?
Bandage the burn. Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage (not fluffy cotton). Wrap it loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. Bandaging keeps air off the area, reduces pain and protects blistered skin.
What to do if you have a burn on your hand?
If needed, wrap the hand in a clean cloth or towel dampened with cold water to pull the heat from the burn, and reduce swelling and alleviate pain. Step 4 Check to see which kind of burn you have.
Why are hands so susceptible to Burns?
The hand is extremely susceptible to burns because of its very function. Burns are often sustained as the result of cooking accidents, or industrial accidents, and while burns to the hand are often isolated, they can also be part of a larger, much more serious burn of the arms or sometimes even the whole body. Call Now: (855) 558-4263
Why is hand splinting important after a burn?
Proper splinting and positioning of the hand are vitally important to the long-term outcome. If your burn team does not properly splint or position your hand, contractures can cause permanent deformity of the hand. Occupational therapy is critical for hand function after a burn, regardless of whether the patient has surgery.
What should I not do while my Burn is healing?
There are quite a few things you need to refrain from doing while your burn is healing: Do not break blisters. Breaking blisters can dehydrate your burn and cause an infection. Burns often itch when they heal; do not scratch your burn. This can introduce bacteria into the wound.
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