Medical Treatment

Treatment depends on the severity of the burns or the nature of other injuries found.

• Burns are treated according to severity.
  
  
  • Minor burns may be treated with topical antibiotic ointment and dressings.
    
    
  • More severe burns may require surgery to clean the wounds or even skin grafting.
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  • Severe burns on the arms, legs, or hands may require surgery to remove damaged muscle or even amputation.
  
  
• Other injuries may require treatment.
  
  
  • Eye injuries may require examination and treatment by an ophthalmologist, an eye specialist.
    
    
  • Broken bones require splinting, casting, or surgery to stabilize the bones.
    
    
  • Internal injuries may require observation or surgery.