Continued for second degree burns affecting top 2 layers of skin 1.
Electrical burn hand treatment.
Put the cling film in a layer over the burn rather than wrapping it around a limb.
When to contact your doctor.
Electrical burns can be tricky to treat as the source of the burn can cause injury to anyone that comes in contact with the patient if the patient is still in contact with the electrical source.
Electrical burns may be caused by a number of sources of electricity such as lightning stun guns and contact with household current.
Electrical burns are caused by touching an electrical current that comes from a source of electricity.
Always check the manufacturer s instructions when using over the counter medication.
The severity can vary from first to third degree burns depending on the amount of time the victim was in contact with the current the strength and type of current and what direction the.
You may treat minor electrical burns as you would other minor burns.
A person who has been injured by contact with electricity should be seen by a doctor.
The source of the burn ignites creating a flame.
Sources of electricity include batteries household appliances electrical outlets and power lines.
An electric current may also jump from an electrical source to you and burn your body.
Immerse in cool water for 10 or 15 minutes.
Lightning can also cause.
A clean clear plastic bag can be used for burns on your hand.
Cover the burn with cling film.
Patients of this type of burns often have injuries from other types of burns.
What causes electrical burns.