THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES

It is very important that the child involved in activities that require the handling of different textures to stimulate their sensitivity, for example, start with soft textures and gradually increase according to the responses of the child.

It is of utmost importance to keep the child with a separation of both arms 90 degrees so as to monitor the changes caused by the formation and contraction of scar tissue. Which is recommended for activities where you need to put objects simultaneously in a box. For the foregoing objects and housing should be 90 degrees in the arms or a little higher and a safe distance apart so that the girl to perform the activity in the same plane. If necessary make a pressure bandage in a figure eight as shown in the picture and leave around 3 to 6 months by removing it to wash the patient. This is to increase joint mobility in shoulder and arm.

Another activity may be to put paint on prepared paper 90 degrees and full extension of arms, make it dance cumbia with a skirt that must be supported by his hands and shoulders to 90 degrees without choreography or download them for carrying chips or cubes large side of the house to another man extension of 90 degrees and arms without dropping them (balance exercises).

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MANAGEMENT OF SCARS

The following are treatments that should be used to improve the appearance of scars. The first two can be carried out simultaneously and the last two when the scar and this maturing:


• PRESSOTHERAPY:

For this we need a bandage. This should be removed only when the patient is to bathe or receive healing. Why the pressure should be continuous, with special care and is ending injuries to heal and that is still very fragile. Then it should be noted the characteristics of the skin and patient comfort with the dressing.

• MASSAGE:

Because the glands that lubricate skin loses the scar have a tendency to dry out and lose elasticity and therefore should be hydrated with emollients topics such as paraffin, mineral oil or creams containing cocoa oil, aloe vera and vitamin E. Initially, the scar should be massaged gently, then harder, as the skin is strengthened. This operation should be repeated at least 3 times a day while the scar matures

• SILICONE GELS:

The sheets of silicone oils produce it and softening and increasing the elasticity of scar tissue, this treatment is a simple method for the management of scars.

• TAPE WITH ZINC OXIDE:

This is applied directly to the scar once the wound has healed since this reduces the size

OVERVIEW

Before starting it is therefore important to consider several general issues regarding burns. Here are the deficion and classification of burns:

What is a burn?


Burns are a type of traumatic injury caused by high temperatures, electricity by a chemical or radiation.

Types of burns?


• Heat Burns: For external heat sources which raise the temperature of the skin and cause the tissue cell death or charring. Examples include exposure to hot metals, scalding liquids, steam and flames.
• Radiation burns: Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun or other as X-rays
• Chemical burns: For strong acids or alkaline detergents or solvents coming into contact with skin or eyes.
• Electrical burns: For electrical current, either alternating current
 
Functions of the skin:


• Regulates body temperature.
• Collect water and fat.
• It is a sensory organ.
• Prevents water loss.
• Prevents the entry of bacteria

Classification of burns?


Burns are classified into first, second or third degree depending on their severity and to what extent penetrate the skin surface.

• First-degree burns (superficial burns)
They affect only the outer layer of the skin. The burn site is red, sore and dry and no blisters. An example is the mild sunburn. The tissue damage in the long term are rare, and usually consist of an increase or decrease in skin color.

• Second-degree burns (partial burns)
Affect the outer layer of the dermis where it is possible to recognize the pain and touch. The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.

• Third-degree burns (total burn)
They destroy the outer layer and dermis. This type of burn can also damage bones, muscles and tendons. When the burn also affects the bones, muscles or tendons, one can speak of a fourth degree burn. The burn site appears white or charred. There is tenderness in the area since the nerve endings are destroyed.