Two days ago, the family administered first aid and rushed the children to the National Children's Hospital. At the Burns Unit of the Orthopedic Department, doctors implemented a specialized treatment plan. This included pain management, fluid resuscitation, wound cleaning, removal of damaged skin, and application of specialized burn dressings. Due to the prompt and appropriate intervention, the children's conditions have stabilized.

"Scalding burns in children often cause deep tissue damage, potentially leading to scarring and long-term impact on mobility," said Dr. Phung Cong Sang, Head of the Burns Unit, on 8/8.

According to Dr. Sang, burns are a common injury that occur when the skin and underlying tissues are damaged by physical factors such as heat, cold, chemicals, or radiation.

Doctors treating the burned children. Photo: *Hospital*

The specialist warned that accidents can happen at any time if adults are not vigilant, especially during meals involving hot food. Hot soup or hot pot meals pose a high risk of burns. To prevent such incidents, parents should closely supervise children throughout meals, keep them away from cooking areas, place hot pots in secure locations, and out of children's reach.

In the unfortunate event of a child getting burned, proper first aid immediately after the accident is crucial to minimize damage and improve recovery. Necessary first aid steps include: separating the child from the burn source, immersing the burned area in cool water to lower the temperature, temporarily covering the burn, keeping the child warm, replenishing fluids and electrolytes, and quickly transporting the child to the nearest medical facility for specialized treatment.

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