Burns - Hot & Cold

Burns – Hot and Cold substances can cause burns. Blistering indicates an injury which has caused the outer layers of skin to peel off. If the blisters are closed and small they can be left alone and kept clean. An antiseptic ointment is enough to apply. However larger area burns with blistering such as these from a cold refrigerant exposure need cleaning in theatre to decrease the risk of infection.

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