FIRST AID TO BURNS: A CATASTROPHE THAT CAN BE PREVENTED

Author Name: 1. Dr. Perpetua R Fernandes, 2. Prof. D.Bhuvaneshwari, 3.Mrs. Fatima Adam Gabir Mustafa, 4. Mrs. Amna Hussain Madani Alfeel, 5. Dr . Chithra R.A, 6. Taufiq Qureshi

Volume/Issue: 04/04

Country: India, KSA

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2023-12153527/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Prof cum Vice-Principal, Institute of Nursing Education and Research, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra, India. perpetuar_fernandes@yahoo.com
2. Principal, Rathnamma College of Nursing, Gudur, Andra Pradesh, India. bhuva83@gmail.com
3. Lecturer, College of Applied Medical Science, Mohayil Aseer, King Khalid University, KSA.
4. Lecturer, College of Applied Medical Science, Mohayil Aseer, King Khalid University, KSA.
5. Lecturer, College of Applied Medical Science, Mohayil Aseer, King Khalid University, KSA.
6. Principal, Marudhar School of Nursing, Suratgarh, Rajasthan, India. taufeeq.quraishi.mn2@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Burn injuries have a significant morbidity and fatality rate around the world. Over 75% of all burn fatalities (after first resuscitation) are caused by infection, making people with burns extremely susceptible to infections. Topical antiseptics work to stop the development of microorganisms. To stop infection and expedite the healing of burn wounds, a variety of techniques are employed. Complex issues arise from skin burn injuries, including scarring, psychological impacts, and a person's overall life quality (LQ). Burns on exposed body parts were more likely to result in psychological and social discomfort. traditional medicine, according to the World Health Organization, is the "sum of the knowledge, skill, and practices based on theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultures, whether explicable or not, used in the maintenance of health as well as in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement, or treatment of physical and mental illness." Medical therapies differ depending on the extent of the damage and the severity of the burn. Traditional medicine is frequently used as an alternative to other therapies for small burns. Worldwide, it has become a well-liked kind of treatment for individuals with a variety of ailments.

Key words: Burns, First-Aid, Initial Assessment, Burns-Care