From sunburn to BBQ blue

In summer and life is effortless, fish jump – and the appetite on the grills in Great Britain left shelves in a supermarket without hamburgers and sausages.

Unfortunately, this grill frenzy has already won its first victims, at least in my circle of friendship. At the weekend, my partner, powered by Echo Falls Rosé, managed to burn the forearm on the grill stand, turning hamburgers. Fortunately, several medically trained friends were at hand to fall with chilly water and serve First aid. He escaped relatively unscathed.

But summer is a habitat-doses-in the case of burn injuries, from severity from delicate to life-threatening. Even minor burns deserve stern attention. However, many people try to tear them away, hit a bold face or reject solid advice.

To understand how burns affect the body, it is helpful to start from a failure course in skin anatomy.

Burn anatomy

The skin consists of Three separate layersEach with a specific role. The epidermis is an outer protective layer. He sits over the proper, which contains blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat glands and nerve endings that support you feel the temperature and touch. The deepest layer is subcutaneousness, which is responsible for anchoring the skin in the base tissues.

Understanding these layers helps to explain Significance of burns. After exposing to extreme warmth, nerve endings in the skin activate – and in some cases they are damaged and even damaged.

• Superficial burns (Also known as first degree burns): they affect the epidermis, and sometimes the upper skin. These burns cause redness and pain (because the nerves are irritated but intact). Subtle sunburn Is a good example.

• Partial burning thickness (Also known as second degree burns): go deeper into the dermis, which causes redness, pain and blisters. Many of us experienced them after touching something unexpectedly warm. Fortunately, quick reflections often save us from more stern injuries.

• Full thickness burns (Also known as third -degree burns): they are the heaviest. They stretch through all three layers of the skin. Instead of red, the skin may seem white, gray and even black because of the chard. Unwarched, these burns may be painless because the nerve endings have been destroyed.

So although this may seem like a good sign, if the burn does not hurt, it may actually mean much more stern damage. And some burn wounds may include a mixture of different depth injuries.

The size also matters. Any burn greater than the size of the hand, regardless of the type or influencing sensitive areas Requires medical opinion. Like any infected, blisters or Full thickness burnsAny burns associated with inhaling smoke or burns caused by electricity or chemicals. You may need to strengthen Tanus if your vaccinations are not valid. It burns in children He should always receive medical assistance.

In summer, burn threat

So what are the dangers under the summer sun, some obvious, some less?

Sunburn is the most common and easiest to prevent, Seasonal burn. This may seem harmless, but exposure to the sun can cause partial burns of thickness or burns on huge surfaces. Even worse, it increases the risk dehydrationHeat thermal and Skin cancer. Please, take it seriously. Sunscreen is necessary.

Although cute on long summer evenings, bonfires are another risk. Always strictly monitor firesKeep flammable liquids and make sure that there is a secure distance between fire and viewers.

As we have already heard, barbecue – whether at home or on the beach, are also threats. Bbq on the beach They are popular, but potentially problematic, because they can heat sand or pebbles at extremely warm temperatures. Always keep them Well supervised during useAND Remove after proper use of the grill.

I saw patients with terrifying burns of feet consisting in caressing warm sand, including in the place where coals were buried. Sizzling heat can smoke unseen for many hours. Please, do not bury the remains of the grilled – kindness to other sunbathers and keep safety.

What to do after burn

Each burn deserves proper care, no matter how compact. Burns are not only blisters and peeling-lead to long-term complications In this infection, tetanus, shock and even enduring scars – both physical and psychological. And sunburn is associated with the risk of nasty heatstroke.

Luckily, Basic first aid It can have a large difference. :

• Start the area Under gently running water for at least 20 minutes. Avoid ice or freezing water – this can worsen.

• Cover the burn with clingfilm. It protects against infection, does not stick to the wound and allows effortless monitoring.

• Decide on medical care. If you are not sure, always begging you on the caution side and Check it out.

So, although this summer does not show signs of cooling, make sure you are at least composed – and secure. Watch out around the heat sources and treat each burn with the seriousness he deserves, even if it means a trip to an accident and emergency.