Scald depth and first aid

Scalding is a common accidental injury. If it is not handled properly, it will cause serious harm to human body. This paper will introduce the judgment of scald depth, first aid methods and surgical treatment to help readers better understand the treatment methods of scald.

Judgment of scald depth

The scald depth is divided into first degree, second degree and third degree. Scalds with different depths need different treatment methods. First-degree burns can be soaked in cold water, second-degree burns can be bandaged with scald ointment, and third-degree burns should be sent to the hospital in time.

First-aid method for scald

The principle of first aid for scald is to cool the wound at the first time to prevent the damage of residual heat to deep skin tissue. You can clean the wound with white wine or cold boiled water, but be careful not to clean or soak the wound with raw cold water.

Surgical therapy

For low-temperature burns with deep and severe trauma, local dressing change may be difficult to cure. At this time, the necrotic tissue will be surgically removed. According to the degree of scald, surgical treatment is required.