‘Burns’ – All you needed to know – Types of Burns | Precautions | First Aid | Emergency |DESUN Hospital Burns Unit Kolkata | Siliguri

June 30, 2015 ‘Burns’ are one of the most common form domestic injuries. It causes serious skin damage which may cause cell to die. Burns if not treated on time can lead to fatal health problems and even cause death. DESUN Hospital experts at BURNS Unit Kolkata and Siliguri share experience on burns prevention and treatment. Burns are broadly classified into Minor or first degree burns Second degree burns Severe or third degree burns Fourth degree burn

Characteristics of BURNS

Minor or FIRST Degree Burns

• No Blisters, only redness of skin
• Mild swelling of skin
• Dry peeling of skin
• Pain

SECOND Degree Burns

• Blisters
• Skin thickening
• Pain

Severe or THIRD Degree Burns

• White leathery skin
• Charred skin
• Breathing complications

FOURTH Degree Burns

• Burns extending to bones and tendons

Reasons of burn

‘Burns’ mainly cause due to carelessness in handling inflammable things and electronic gadgets. They can be broadly divided to:

• Hot boiling liquids
• Burns from electronic gadgets
• Extreme exposure in sun
• Burns from chemicals
• Burns from candles, match sticks
• Lightening
• Short circuit

Safeguard against burns

• Check all electrical gadgets and wires
• Keep the matchsticks and lighters in lock, out of reach of children
• Use chemicals wearing gloves
• Discard electrical cord with open wires
• Lit off the cylinders after use
• Keep fire extinguishers near the kitchen
• Check wirings once a month
• Keep inflammable things like oil, kerosene in safe area

First Aid in burns

In case of minor or first degree burns

• Wash the wound in cold water
• May apply aloevera gel to the wound
• Remove the tight jewelries if it’s on or around the wound
• Visit a physician if needed

In case of second degree burns

• Wash the wound under cold running water
• Apply antibiotic if on the wound
• Don’t pop the blisters
• Visit a physician

In case of third degree burns

• Don’t put water to the wound
• Take care that no clothes are stuck to the wounds
• Needs immediate medical intervention

Healing the burns

First degree burns heals sooner whereas second degree burns take some time depending upon the intensity of burns, however third degree burns takes much time to heal.

Where to contact in case of burn emergency?

Desun Hospital Kolkata is the first private hospital to have Burns Unit of International Standards with specialist doctors to treat primary, secondary & tertiary burns.

How Desun Burns Unit is unique? DESUN Hospital is among the very private / non government hospitals with 24 Hours Burns Unit both at Kolkata and Siliguri Location.
Emergency - Kolkata: 9051715171 | Siliguri: 9051640000

• Modern burns unit
• Round the clock availability of Burn care team of Plastic Reconstructive Surgeon, Physiotherapist to prevent and reduce post burn complications, critical care doctors, Psychiatrist, Nutritionist, nursing and critical care medical team.
• Complete isolation units to prevent and reduce infection
• Sterile rooms for wound dressing
• Post procedure rehabilitation and care
• Every required Burns treatment under one roof
• High success rate

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