first aid ?

briggie · 28-10-2010, 20:41

ive had a little accident , i was cooking some samosas ( sorta deep fried vegetable parcels ) when the hot oil splashed all over my arm , it hurt like hell , so i washed it in cold water .... it hurts even more now fgs .... any advice ?

zippy656 · 28-10-2010, 20:45

more cold water..

about 10 mins is normal for a burn, not a few seconds as most people do...

jims-terrano · 28-10-2010, 20:46

A&E perhap's????

Jim

briggie · 28-10-2010, 20:46

cheers zippy , i now have a blister about the size of a 10p piece on my arm

MontysMaverick · 28-10-2010, 20:49

Pete, if you havent got blisters where the oils got onto your skin, then CALOMINE LOTION is the best thing just dab it on with a cotton wool ball, if you dont have that then you could try aftersun lotion as its only the same as sunburn, but keep an eye on it for blistering, if it blisters put a wet cold clean tea towel on it and a bag of frozen peas.

clivvy · 28-10-2010, 20:51

just COOL water Peter, thats it, dont put anything else on it. if its just red, your fine, all you need is pain relief, then, over time, be careful not to scratch it etc, perhaps a very soft bandage BUT not straight away as you need air to get to it. the skin will heal but itll take a while if its a fat burn.

MontysMaverick · 28-10-2010, 20:51

we doubled matey, wet cloth and iced peas, if its burst and is raw then cling film first then the cloth and iced peas.

The Patrolman · 28-10-2010, 20:58

Briggie has been the victim of a Suicide Samosa Attack in his own home!

What will they think of next

Get well soon mate

patbhoy · 28-10-2010, 21:08

Irrigate with cold water for as long as you can stand it, dont put any lotions or potions on it as they will only heat up and cause you more pain.

Water water water and more water

I'm a first aider for my company and this is the best advice, oh and dont burst the blister "Its there to protect"

extreme-4x4 · 28-10-2010, 23:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by patbhoy

Irrigate with cold water for as long as you can stand it, dont put any lotions or potions on it as they will only heat up and cause you more pain.

Water water water and more water

I'm a first aider for my company and this is the best advice, oh and dont burst the blister "Its there to protect"

cant argue with that. best advise so far....

keep it cool

also remember a burn is the easiest way to get infection so keep it clean. doctor first thing in the morning pete

28-10-2010, 20:41	#1
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	first aid ? ive had a little accident , i was cooking some samosas ( sorta deep fried vegetable parcels ) when the hot oil splashed all over my arm , it hurt like hell , so i washed it in cold water .... it hurts even more now fgs .... any advice ?

28-10-2010, 20:58	#8
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Oh No!! 28/10 Briggie has been the victim of a Suicide Samosa Attack in his own home! What will they think of next Get well soon mate

28-10-2010, 20:45	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	more cold water.. about 10 mins is normal for a burn, not a few seconds as most people do...

28-10-2010, 20:46	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	A&E perhap's???? Jim

28-10-2010, 20:49	#5
MontysMaverick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: staffordshire Vehicle: ford maverick 2.7 td Posts: 374	Pete, if you havent got blisters where the oils got onto your skin, then CALOMINE LOTION is the best thing just dab it on with a cotton wool ball, if you dont have that then you could try aftersun lotion as its only the same as sunburn, but keep an eye on it for blistering, if it blisters put a wet cold clean tea towel on it and a bag of frozen peas.

28-10-2010, 20:51	#6
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	just COOL water Peter, thats it, dont put anything else on it. if its just red, your fine, all you need is pain relief, then, over time, be careful not to scratch it etc, perhaps a very soft bandage BUT not straight away as you need air to get to it. the skin will heal but itll take a while if its a fat burn.

28-10-2010, 21:08	#9
patbhoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bridge of Weir, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GR SE 2.8TD Posts: 526	Irrigate with cold water for as long as you can stand it, dont put any lotions or potions on it as they will only heat up and cause you more pain. Water water water and more water I'm a first aider for my company and this is the best advice, oh and dont burst the blister "Its there to protect"