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Burns: First aidBBurns: First aidBurns: First aidEnglishPlasticsChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)SkinSkinNon-drug treatmentCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2013-11-04T05:00:00Z5.4000000000000079.7000000000000342.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ProcedureHealth A-Z<p>An overview on how to properly care for your child's burn.</p><p>Most <a href="/Article?contentid=1116&language=English">burn injuries are preventable</a>. However, when an accident happens you must react quickly and appropriately. You can improve the outcome of your child's burn if you use the proper first aid. Here is how.</p><h2>Key points</h2> <ul> <li>If your child has been scalded by a hot liquid removed all of their clothes and their diaper as these hold the heat and could make the burn worse.</li> <li>Teach your child to stop, drop and roll if their clothing catches on fire, this will smother the flames.</li> <li>Even for a small burn or scald a doctor should examine the injury within 72 hours.</li> </ul><h2>See a doctor even for minor burns</h2><p>A doctor should examine your child's burn or scald within 72 hours (three days) even if it is a small injury.</p><div class="asset-video"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HOv-97JaygI?rel=0" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div><h2>Burn first aid</h2><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kwsiqf-1DzM?rel=0" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div><h3>Remove any heat source</h3><p>Burn injuries are often due to scalding with hot liquid. If a hot liquid is spilled on your child, immediately remove all clothes and diapers. Clothes hold the heat and if they are kept on the burn, they may deepen the injury. Teach your child what to do if their clothing catches fire: stop, drop and roll. Your child should not run because this will spread the flames. Rolling on the ground will smother the flames.</p><ol class="akh-steps"><li><h3>Cool the burn</h3> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_cool_burn_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Holding burned hand under running water" /> </figure> <p>Hold the burned or scalded area under room temperature running water for about 20 minutes.</p></li><li><h3>Cover the burn</h3> <figure> <img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_cover_burn_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Hand with gauze wrapped around burned area" /> </figure> <p>Use a clean dry cloth or gauze dressing to lightly cover the burn.</p></li><li><h3>Call 911</h3> <figure> <img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_call911_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Person speaking on phone" /> </figure> <p>Call for help if the burn is large, if it is on the face, hands, feet or groin, or if you are unsure what to do.</p></li><li><h3>Do not use ice</h3> <figure> <img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_dont_apply_ice_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Icing a burned hand, which is incorrect treatment of a burn" /> </figure> <p>Putting ice on a burn can cause frostbite and further damage the skin.</p></li><li><h3>Do not apply ointments </h3> <figure> <img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_dont_apply_ointments_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Items not to be applied to burns" /> </figure> <p>Applying ointments could prevent proper healing. Do not apply butter, toothpaste, lotions or other creams.</p></li><li><h3>Do not break blisters</h3> <figure> <img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_dont_break_blisters_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Pinching blister on burn, which is incorrect treatment of a burn" /> </figure> <p>Broken blisters are more likely to get infected.<br></p></li></ol>
الحروق: الاسعافات الأوليةاالحروق: الاسعافات الأوليةBurns: First aidArabicPlasticsChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)SkinSkinNon-drug treatmentCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2011-02-14T05:00:00Z6.0000000000000073.00000000000001004.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>نظرة عامة سهلة الفهم حول كيفية الاعتناء بشكل صحيح بحرق طفلك.</p>
烧伤:急救烧伤:急救Burns: First AidChineseSimplifiedPlasticsChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)SkinSkinNon-drug treatmentCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2011-02-14T05:00:00Z73.00000000000006.000000000000001004.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>简要概述如何进行孩子的烧伤护理。</p>
燒傷:急救燒傷:急救Burns: First AidChineseTraditionalPlasticsChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)SkinSkinNon-drug treatmentCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2011-02-14T05:00:00Z73.00000000000006.000000000000001004.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>簡要概述如何進行孩子的燒傷護理。</p>
Brûlures: premiers soinsBBrûlures: premiers soinsBurns: First aidFrenchPlasticsChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)SkinSkinNon-drug treatmentCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2013-11-04T05:00:00Z6.0000000000000073.00000000000001004.00000000000Health (A-Z) - ProcedureHealth A-Z<p>Un aperçu simple de la manière de soigner correctement les brûlures chez votre enfant.</p><p>Il est possible de <a href="/Article?contentid=1116&language=French">prévenir</a> la plupart des brûlures. Toutefois, quand une brûlure survient accidentellement, vous devez réagir rapidement et comme il se doit. Vous pouvez atténuer les séquelles des brûlures en administrant les premiers soins appropriés. Voici comment faire.</p><h2>À re​tenir</h2><ul><li>Si un liquide chaud s’est déversé sur votre enfant, enlevez immédiatement tous ses vêtements et sa couche puisqu’ils emprisonnent la chaleur et risquent donc d’aggraver la brûlure.</li><li>Apprenez à votre enfant ce qu’il doit faire si ses vêtements prennent feu, c’est-à-dire, s’arrêter, se jeter par terre et rouler sur lui-même; cela aidera à éteindre les flammes.</li><li>Même s’il s’agit d’une brûlure mineure, vous devriez la faire examiner par un médecin dans les 72 heures suivant le moment où elle est survenue. </li></ul><h2>Consultez un m​édecin même dans le cas de brûlures mineures </h2><p>Chez les enfants, il est recommandé qu’un médecin examine toutes échaudures ou toutes autres brûlures, même mineures, dans les 72 heures (3 jours) suivant le moment où elles sont survenues.<br></p><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HOv-97JaygI?rel=0&hl=fr&cc_load_policy=1" frameborder="0"></iframe> <br></div><h2>Premiers soins en ​cas de brûlures </h2><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kwsiqf-1DzM?rel=0&hl=fr&cc_load_policy=1" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div><h3>Éliminez toutes so​urces de chaleur </h3><p>Les liquides chauds sont souvent en cause en ce qui a trait aux brûlures qu’on nomme aussi alors échaudures​. Si un liquide chaud est versé sur votre enfant, enlevez immédiatement tous ses vêtements et sa couche. Comme les vêtements emprisonnent la chaleur, la brûlure pourrait devenir plus profonde s’ils restent en contact avec la lésion. Montrez à votre enfant ce qu’il doit faire si ses vêtements prennent feu, c’est à dire, s'arrêter, se jeter par terre et rouler sur lui même. Dites lui aussi de ne pas se mettre à courir, car il propagera les flammes. Le fait de rouler sur lui même sur le sol les étouffera. </p><ol class="akh-steps"><li><h3>Ref​roidissez la brûlure</h3> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_cool_burn_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Arrosant une brûlure sur la main à l’eau courante" /> </figure> <p>Arrosez la zone atteinte à l’eau courante à la température ambiante pendant environ 20 minutes.</p></li><li><h3>Cou​vrez la lésion </h3> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_cover_burn_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Une main avec la zone brûlée couverte par de gaze" /> </figure> <p>À l’aide d’un linge propre sec ou de gaze, couvrez légèrement la lésion. </p></li><li><h3>Composez​ le 911 </h3> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_call911_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Personne parlant au téléphone" /> </figure> <p>Composez le 911 si la lésion est étendue, si le visage, les mains, les pieds ou les organes génitaux sont atteints ou si vous n’êtes pas certain de savoir quoi faire. </p></li><li><h3>N'uti​lisez pas de glaçons </h3> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_dont_apply_ice_EQUIP_ILL_FR.jpg" alt="Un glaçon sur une brûlure, ce qui est un mauvais traitement des brûlures" /> </figure> <p>L’application de glaçons peut aggraver la lésion cutanée et provoquer une gelure. </p></li><li><h3>Évitez les​ onguents </h3> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_dont_apply_ointments_EQUIP_ILL_FR.jpg" alt="Des produits qu’il faut éviter d’appliquer aux brûlures" /> </figure> <p>Les onguents peuvent empêcher la lésion de bien guérir. Évitez également l’application de beurre, de pâte dentifrice, de lotions et de crèmes. </p></li><li><h3>Évite​z de crever les cloques </h3> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_dont_break_blisters_EQUIP_ILL_FR.jpg" alt="Pinçant une cloque sur une brûlure, ce qui est un mauvais traitement des brûlures" /> </figure> <p>Les cloques crevées risquent davantage de s’infecter. </p></li></ol> <br>
Quemaduras: Primeros auxiliosQQuemaduras: Primeros auxiliosBurns: First AidSpanishNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2011-02-14T05:00:00Z73.00000000000006.000000000000001004.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Una descripción sencilla sobre la manera de tratar adecuadamente la quemadura de su niño.</p>
தீக்காயங்கள்: முதலுதவிதீக்காயங்கள்: முதலுதவிBurns: First AidTamilNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2011-02-14T05:00:00Z73.00000000000006.000000000000001004.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>உங்களுடைய பிள்ளையின் தீக்காயத்தை எப்படித் தகுந்த முறையில் பராமரிப்பது என்பது பற்றி இலகுவாக விளங்கிக்கொள்ளக்கூடிய ஒரு மேற்பார்வை. </p>
جلنا : ابتدائی طبی امدادججلنا : ابتدائی طبی امدادBurns: First AidUrduNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2011-02-14T05:00:00Z73.00000000000006.000000000000001004.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>زخم کی کس طرح حفاظت کر سکتے ھیں۔ایک آسانی سے سمجھ میں آنے والا جائزہ جس میں یہ بتایا گیا ھے کہ آپ اپنے بچے کے جلے ھوئے<br></p>

 

 

 

 

Burns: First aid1045.00000000000Burns: First aidBurns: First aidBEnglishPlasticsChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)SkinSkinNon-drug treatmentCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2013-11-04T05:00:00Z5.4000000000000079.7000000000000342.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ProcedureHealth A-Z<p>An overview on how to properly care for your child's burn.</p><p>Most <a href="/Article?contentid=1116&language=English">burn injuries are preventable</a>. However, when an accident happens you must react quickly and appropriately. You can improve the outcome of your child's burn if you use the proper first aid. Here is how.</p><h2>Key points</h2> <ul> <li>If your child has been scalded by a hot liquid removed all of their clothes and their diaper as these hold the heat and could make the burn worse.</li> <li>Teach your child to stop, drop and roll if their clothing catches on fire, this will smother the flames.</li> <li>Even for a small burn or scald a doctor should examine the injury within 72 hours.</li> </ul><h2>See a doctor even for minor burns</h2><p>A doctor should examine your child's burn or scald within 72 hours (three days) even if it is a small injury.</p><div class="asset-video"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HOv-97JaygI?rel=0" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div><h2>Burn first aid</h2><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kwsiqf-1DzM?rel=0" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div><h3>Remove any heat source</h3><p>Burn injuries are often due to scalding with hot liquid. If a hot liquid is spilled on your child, immediately remove all clothes and diapers. Clothes hold the heat and if they are kept on the burn, they may deepen the injury. Teach your child what to do if their clothing catches fire: stop, drop and roll. Your child should not run because this will spread the flames. Rolling on the ground will smother the flames.</p><ol class="akh-steps"><li><h3>Cool the burn</h3> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_cool_burn_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Holding burned hand under running water" /> </figure> <p>Hold the burned or scalded area under room temperature running water for about 20 minutes.</p></li><li><h3>Cover the burn</h3> <figure> <img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_cover_burn_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Hand with gauze wrapped around burned area" /> </figure> <p>Use a clean dry cloth or gauze dressing to lightly cover the burn.</p></li><li><h3>Call 911</h3> <figure> <img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_call911_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Person speaking on phone" /> </figure> <p>Call for help if the burn is large, if it is on the face, hands, feet or groin, or if you are unsure what to do.</p></li><li><h3>Do not use ice</h3> <figure> <img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_dont_apply_ice_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Icing a burned hand, which is incorrect treatment of a burn" /> </figure> <p>Putting ice on a burn can cause frostbite and further damage the skin.</p></li><li><h3>Do not apply ointments </h3> <figure> <img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_dont_apply_ointments_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Items not to be applied to burns" /> </figure> <p>Applying ointments could prevent proper healing. Do not apply butter, toothpaste, lotions or other creams.</p></li><li><h3>Do not break blisters</h3> <figure> <img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_dont_break_blisters_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Pinching blister on burn, which is incorrect treatment of a burn" /> </figure> <p>Broken blisters are more likely to get infected.<br></p></li></ol>https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/burn_cover_burn_EQUIP_ILL_EN.jpgBurns: First aidFalse

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