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Second degree burns

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soaking the wound in cool water for five minutes or longer. taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain relief. applying lidocaine (an anesthetic) with aloe vera gel or cream to soothe the skin. using an antibiotic ointment and loose gauze to protect the affected area.

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This video covers second degree burns, with the description listing care topics such as cooling the wound, pain relief, soothing the skin and protecting the area. The topics are presented here as what the video covers rather than as instructions.

Key points

  • Cooling the wound in cool water is covered
  • Pain relief options are covered
  • Soothing the skin with an anesthetic and aloe vera preparation is covered
  • Protecting the affected area with antibiotic ointment and loose gauze is covered

Video Overview

This video presents “Second degree burns” — soaking the wound in cool water for five minutes or longer. taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain relief. applying lidocaine (an anesthetic) with aloe vera gel or cream to soothe the skin. using an antibiotic ointment and loose gauze. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

From our Burns and Wound Healing collection: Burn and wound healing videos: burn treatment, wound care, skin grafts and healing stages explained for clinicians and caregivers. Browse all Burns and Wound Healing videos →

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