How to relieve pain caused by boiling water burns: hot topics and practical guides on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, how to deal with boiling water burns has become one of the hot topics on the Internet. In the high temperature environment of summer, burn accidents occur frequently, and how to quickly and effectively relieve pain has become the focus of public attention. This article combines the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out scientific and effective pain relief methods, and attaches structured data for reference.
1. Top 5 hot health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
| Ranking | topic | Search volume (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency treatment for burns | 285.6 | Baidu/Douyin |
| 2 | Summer heatstroke prevention and cooling | 198.3 | Weibo/Xiaohongshu |
| 3 | Wound infection prevention | 156.2 | Zhihu/Kuaishou |
| 4 | Home first aid kit configuration | 132.7 | Taobao/JD.com |
| 5 | Pain Relief Selection Guide | 108.9 | WeChat/Douban |
2. Four key steps to relieve pain caused by boiling water burns
According to popular science content recently released by experts from the burn department of a tertiary hospital, the following procedures need to be followed to correctly handle burns:
| steps | Operational points | duration | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Cooling treatment | Rinse with running cold water for 15-20 minutes | 15-20 minutes | The appropriate water temperature is 10-15℃ |
| 2. Cleaning and disinfection | Wash the wound with normal saline | 2-3 minutes | Alcohol/iodine is prohibited |
| 3. Drugs for pain relief | Apply burn ointment/aloe vera gel | every 4 hours | Keep the wound breathable |
| 4. Bandage protection | Sterile gauze covering | Changed daily | Avoid adhesive wounds |
3. 5 natural pain relief methods that netizens have tested effective
Based on real experiences shared by users on Xiaohongshu, Douyin and other platforms, the following natural methods have received high praise:
| method | Usage | Effective time | Recommendation index |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh aloe vera | Apply the gel directly | 10-15 minutes | ★★★★☆ |
| Honey compress | Apply thinly to wound surface | 20-30 minutes | ★★★☆☆ |
| Green tea cold compress | Apply wet compress to burnt area | 15 minutes | ★★★☆☆ |
| Vitamin E oil | Naturally absorbed after application | 30 minutes | ★★☆☆☆ |
| lavender essential oil | Apply after dilution | 10 minutes | ★★★☆☆ |
4. 3 common misunderstandings to be wary of
The latest warning issued by the National Emergency Management Department reminds that the following wrong practices may aggravate injuries:
1.Apply toothpaste/soy sauce:May cause infection and affect doctors' ability to judge the severity of the injury
2.Apply ice immediately:Extreme cold temperatures can cause secondary tissue damage
3.To pop blisters:Increased risk of infection, blisters should be kept intact
5. Treatment suggestions for different degrees of burns
| Graduation | Symptom characteristics | home treatment | Indications for medical treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ⅰ degree | Red, sore skin | Can be handled by yourself | Pain that lasts for more than 24 hours |
| Ⅱ degree | Blisters and severe pain | After basic processing | Area > Palm size |
| III degree | Skin whitening/carbonization | seek medical attention immediately | all situations |
6. List of standing drugs recommended by experts
The Beijing Emergency Center recommends that home medicine kits should be equipped with the following burn medicines:
| Drug type | Representative medicine | Applicable stage | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| External analgesia | lidocaine gel | acute phase | No more than 3 times a day |
| antibacterial ointment | silver sulfadiazine | recovery period | Not suitable for those with allergies |
| dressing | hydrogel dressing | the whole process | Regular replacement |
| Oral medicine | Ibuprofen | In severe pain | Take as directed by your doctor |
Special reminder: If the burn area exceeds 10% of the body surface, or occurs in special parts such as the face or joints, call 120 immediately. In high-temperature environments in summer, it is recommended to place dangerous items such as hot water bottles and electric kettles out of the reach of children to prevent burn accidents.
(Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is June 15-25, 2023. The treatment method is for reference only. Please follow the doctor’s advice for specific injuries)
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