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2025-08-16 04:18:34
My mother got 2a burn on hand,with some hot oil,there are blisters present what should I do,how to do dressing and should give antibiotics
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Debridement of the dead tissue and further dressing with bactisafe and silveroxide ointment has to be done. Antibiotics have to be started.

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We need percentage of area burnt According to Description it's 2nd degree superficial Burns Plz provide a picture of it for better Description As of now apply Silver nitrate ointment Or Hdragel ointment
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Proper dressing with above creams
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Do not wipe off superficial Layer manually in aseptic conditions Take plenty of fluids and nutritious food

Answered2025-08-18 09:46:38

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