How to Build a First Aid Kit for Minor Burns

Medical First Aid Kit for Burns:

1. Sterile Gauze and Pads: To cover the burns

2. Diluted Savlon with Saline: To Clean the burn

3. Xylocane 2% jelly: For immediate relief of pain

4. Ointments: To prevent infections

5. Vaseline Gauze: To prevent dressing from sticking to burn area

6. Bandages

READY AT HAND THINGS IN KITCHEN AS FIRSTAID IN MINOR BURNS

1. Cool Water: To sooth the skin and stop the burning process

2. Honey: Antiseptic and soothing effect

3. Haldi/ Turmeric: Antiseptic 

4. Atta/ Dry Flour: Hygroscopic prevents blisters and soothing effects 

5. Sterile Plastic Wrap: Prevents infections from dirty environments. Do not put on face burns.

WHAT NOT TO USE IN CASE OF BURNS

1. Ice: It sooths initially but causes more skin damage

2. Egg white: Spreads more bacteria into the wounds

3. Toothpaste: Unsterile and spreads bacteria into the wound

4. Oils: It traps more heat and increases the burns

5. Butter: Also traps heat

FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND NECESSARY ACTION

DR ASHISH GUPTA 

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