Sosialisasi Pertolongan Pertama Luka Bakar Derajat II di Kelurahan Sei Sikambing B

Abstract

Burns are a form of tissue damage or loss that occurs due to contact with heat sources such as fire, boiling water, hot oil, electric shock and chemicals. Burns are wounds that are unique among other forms of wounds because they include dead tissue in the wound and if not treated properly, the wound can become infected. Factors that influence a person in carrying out treatment are previous personal experience, sources from certain media, experience and advice from friends or family and habits that are often carried out. Consulting a doctor or health professional is not the main choice for treating minor illnesses. Appropriate first aid in degree II is needed to prevent infection and prevent the progression of burns which can leave scars if the wound gets deeper and wider. Infections occurring and getting deeper can be caused by using inappropriate materials on wounds such as toothpaste, eggs, oil, etc