Heartbreaking!The 9 month old baby was poured from his head with boiling water and suffered severe b

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-31

The baby is boiled with waterBurnsIt is a tragedy that every parent does not want to see. However, even with caution, the range of motion gradually expands after the child learns to walk, and bumps and bumps are inevitable. Recently, a heart-wrenching incident occurred in Yantai, Shandong, where a 9-month-old baby was poured from the head with a pot of boiling water due to the negligence of his parents, resulting in severe illnessBurns。According to the baby's father, he and his wife run a snack bar, and there are usually only two people busy. That day, a few customers suddenly came to the store, and the two of them had to go to the back kitchen to prepare food for the customers, while the child sat alone in front of the storeWalkersAbove. Unexpectedly, they didn't see the child for a while, and they found that the child slipped into the store by himself and pulled the wire of the electric cooker, causing the electric pot to cover the child's head directly. And in the electric pot was a pot of hot braised soup, and the baby's cry instantly resounded throughout the store. In a hurry, they rushed the child to the hospital, but when they arrived, the child was already in shock. After the doctor's diagnosis, the child was 85% severeBurnsIt is difficult to find blood vessels, and it even takes more than 40 minutes to find a blood vessel that can be infused. In the face of such an injury, their hearts ache. At present, the child is still receiving ** in the hospital, and I hope he can be soon**. Although we don't want our children to get hurt, when an accident happens, we as parents should get it rightFirst aidMethod, the first time to give the child the best rescue.

BurnsRefers to tissue damage caused by flameless, high-temperature liquids (e.g., boiling water, hot oil, molten steel), high-temperature solids (e.g., hot metal), or high-temperature vapors. When the duration of contact exceeds 1 minute and the temperature reaches 70 or more, it is possible to beBurns;Or it can be caused when the duration of contact exceeds 5 minutes and the temperature reaches 60 or moreBurns, which is known as hypothermiaBurnsBurnsGenerally, there are three grades: first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree.

Hot waterBurnsis one of the most commonBurnsType. With its high temperature and fluidity, hot water has a direct and strong destructive effect on **. When hot water comes into contact with **, it will lead to necrosis of **cells and evaporation of water, causing tissue damage. Hot waterBurnsThe degree dependsBurnstemperature, time, and range. BurnsThe post-processing is very important and correctFirst aidMeasures can minimize the condition.

1.Keep away from heat: Parents should first stay calm and quickly move their child away from heat sources to avoid further injury.

2.Cooling treatment: Place the injured area under tap water and rinse with cool water. Cold water for mitigationBurnsInjuries are very helpful and can take away the heat that adheres to the surface. The rinsing time should last 15-20 minutes, but the water flow should be moderate to avoid secondary injury to the child. At the same time, pay attention to the temperature of the cold water, do not overcool it, and do not use ice cubes.

3.Removal of clothing: After the initial cooling treatment, parents can help their child remove itBurnsClothing on the area to prevent the clothing from sticking to the wound. Be very careful during the removal of laundry and use scissors if necessary. If the clothing has been adhered to, do not forcibly peel it off to avoid further damage.

4.Soak the wound: After removing clothing, you can continue to soak the injured area in cold water. This will relieve your child's pain and prevent further damage from residual heat**. However, if the wound is too large or the baby is young, you need to control the soaking time and pay attention to the baby'sBody temperatureand avoid lowBody temperature

5.Cover the wound: after further cooling treatment, ifBurnsThere are no blisters at the site, and the wound can be covered with sterile gauze or a clean towel to isolate the outsideBacteriaand reduce the likelihood of infection. If the wound area is small, it can be appliedBurnsointment, but do not use colored drugs so as not to affect the doctor's judgment of the injury.

6.Seek medical attention**: After the above treatment, parents can observe their children firstBurnsCircumstance. If it is only partially red, no blisters, no broken skin, etc., you can observe it at home for a period of time. But if that's ifBurnsIf it is serious, it must be sent to the hospital for professional medical assistance as soon as possible after emergency treatment. Choose the nearest hospital and decide whether you need to transfer based on your doctor's advice.

Finally, I hope that parents can always be vigilant to avoid this happeningBurnsAccidentally. The safety of the child is paramount, if something bad happensBurnsParents need to stay calm and take the right onesFirst aidmeasures to minimize injuries and seek prompt medical attention**.

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