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Hand burn of 1.5 year old by boiling tea
The child of my guard has put his hand in boiling tea.
We have put ice water and burnol on the wound. And given him combiflame
Is there any dressing required
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Yes...you should consult pediatrician to see for how much degree & area involved due to burn...whether dressing required or not....
Also to decide whether to start antibiotic or not...
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so consult nearby pediatrician....
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give plenty of liquid orally to prevent dehydration...
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Take the child to near by doctor, to assess the depth of burns.
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Might require antibiotics too.
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Dr. N V Tejaswini
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi! Share the picture of burn wound. Depending on extent and degree of burns I can guide further.
Age of the child?
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Visit nearest pediatrician for wound dressing.
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