That day, while going on a picnic, our colleague's
child suddenly fell into the burning coals. All of us who were around were
shocked. No one in the crowd could think of the right thing to do. We all just
started screaming. Hearing our screams, finally someone from a distance ran and
started pouring water. And finally, we were taken to the hospital.
Any of us can face such a bewildering problem at any
time - that is, getting burned in any accident. If we want to live a healthy
life, it is important for all of us to know about these simple precautions.
This accident can happen at home, in factories or
anywhere for various reasons. It can be caused by a fire, by hot water or hot
milk falling on the body, or by an electrical appliance. If any part of the
body is burned, do not panic and give first aid at home. Then quickly take it
to the hospital.
In this regard, the doctor said –
1) If
you are burned, you should quickly extinguish the fire by wrapping yourself in
a wet blanket or sheet. You should make sure that you do not run around after
the body catches fire. As soon as the fire starts, you should make him stand
up. Immediately after this, you should lie down on the ground and close your
eyes and face.
2) If
there is a blister, you should not burst it.
3) You
should not put your hands on the wound. You should not apply anything like
toothpaste, ointment or lotion.
4) If
you are burned by hot oil or chemicals and it sticks to your clothes, then you
should remove the clothes quickly. If the clothes are stuck to the burned area,
do not forcefully remove them. You should cut off the remaining clothes with
scissors, except for that part.
5) Then
pour cold water on the burned area for at least 10 minutes or until the burning
sensation subsides.
6) Cover
the burn with a thin cloth rather than using a bandage (cloth or cotton) that
will stick to the burn.
7) If
the eyes are affected, flush the eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.
8) Care should be taken to ensure that dust,
mosquitoes and flies do not fall on the burned area.
9) If you get a shock from an electric wire or
switchboard, first of all, you should quickly and carefully move the victim to
a safe place. In this case, you can turn off the main switch of the house and
stop the electricity. If it is not possible to stop the electricity in this
way, you should isolate the victim from touching the electricity with the help
of wood, rubber or plastic objects.
10) Under no circumstances should you touch a person
who has had an accident with an electrical object.
11) If any part of the body is burned by an electric
shock, wash it with cold water, apply antiseptic ointment and bandage it with a
clean cloth or gauze. You should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Remember that health is not just about protecting
yourself from illness - living a healthy life is the main thing. To
lead a healthy life - means to be able to do well in all aspects.
