How to treat burns from boiling water in 1.10 years baby?

Question

Hello doctor,

My 1-year-old and 10-month-old boy got injured by boiling water, and the doctor pricked some of the blisters. The hospital could not say what degree of burn it is, so we are concerned and want to get a second opinion since he is crying a lot and is in pain. The doctor did not advise anything further.

He is around 22 lbs. The genital parts also have some blisters. A picture has been attached. The white area in the picture is the Flammazine cream that the doctor prescribed. Should we find another hospital? Is it serious?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

This qualifies for approximately nine percent burns. The child will need to take some painkiller medications like syrup Crocin DS (Paracetamol 250 mg), and half a teaspoon thrice a day for three to five days to reduce the pain.

Regarding the cream, it is good, please continue using it. Unfortunately, I will not be able to judge from the picture if the child needs a Bactigrass application (Chlorhexidine gauze dressing) or not on the burn site. This can only be assessed by a surgeon. Hence, it is advisable to get the child physically evaluated by a surgeon as early as possible. If required, the surgeon will clean up the wound and debride or leave the skin as it is, and can assess if the child needs a Bactigrass sheet application or not.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.