What is steam?
steam burns is burns caused by steam, usually from boiling water. There may be small pairs of burns in each kitchen, but the burning of steam can also be very serious. Although the skin will not be burned, as would be the case in the case of flame burning, blisters and redness appear. The steam of third degree steam penetrates deep into the meat and can be white, strongly blisters and blush. However, the airways are more concerned. Inhalation of steam can cause serious damage to bronchial tubes and can potentially lead to death. Pure steam is actually invisible steam, but small drops of condensed water that hover over the hot pans can still cause serious burns, even if they are not technically steam. Real steam can be particularly dangerous because it is invisible, so someone will not be aware that the steam is in danger of burning until it has already happened.
The severity of the vapor burning can range from mild to highly dangerous. If someone in your presence is burned by FriRou, it is important to calm them down and assess the severity of the burns before performing the next step. Keep calm and talk to the patient with a neutral voice, no matter how bad the burns. The superficial burning of the steam can be treated by keeping it clean and regularly treating the cooling cream, just as you would treat the burning. However, more serious burn requires special attention.
ABC First Aid can lead you when deciding how serious steam burning is. Check the patient's airways, breathing and circulation. If the patient's respiratory tract seems to be at risk and has difficulty breathing, call emergency services and prepare for rescue breathing. If the patient's airways are clear, monitor your vital symptoms and explore the burn area. If the tspit is larger than your palm or it looks extremely serious, call for help. Your help on the scene can save someone or reduce serious disfigurement and scarring that the burning of steam cancause. Do not forget to follow the instructions of standby services over the phone and once it arrives.
Although it is tempting to do it, do not try to cool the steam of burns with water or ointment. This can send a patient with severe burns to shock. Also avoid towing clothes around the area, as the clothing can be glued to the skin and you can cause severe pain. Cover the burning with dry sterile non -stick bandage until the emergency services arrive, and if possible, lift it over the heart. If joints are burned like fingers and fingers