Wednesday, 17 June 2015

Treatment Of Medical Emergencies Like Burns, Bites And Rashes

Treatment Of Medical Emergencies Like Burns, Bites And Rashes




It is always helpful to know at least the basic first aid so that you can treat problems like burns, rashes and bites when they occur. However, there are a number of instances when home remedies are not enough and it is necessary to get professional medical treatment for the problem immediately.


Here are ways to treat these problems so that the person can heal quickly and properly.

How do you Treat a Burn?

There are three 'degrees' of burns that you should be aware about.

A first degree burn is one that only affects the topmost layer of the skin. In this case, your skin will probably turn pink in that area and you may start to see a blister form over there. For a first degree burn, creams that contain aloe or antibiotics can help reduce the burning sensation and make it heal faster.

A second degree burn is one where the first and second layer of the skin gets affected. In this case, the skin will be shiny and red in the area that has been burned.
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