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Re: 2nd Degree burn on foot at work, Should I see a real Doctor?Need Advice,Please!
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Mon, 27 Jan 2003 10:26:30 -0600 (CST)
where are you located??
At Mon, 27 Jan 2003, Jenny wrote:
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>Hi, I recently burned my foot at work, a defective piece of equipment
>was the cause and I have a second degree burn on the top of my foot
>about 3inches in diameter. It blister up and is very painful. My job
>sent me to a clinic that they use for workman's comp. They broke my
>blisters,drained them, irrigated it with peroxide and applied burn
>creme, then wrapped it in gauze. I always thought you were't supposed
>to break the blisters.They also prescribed light duty no standing, and
>there are no jobs like that in a professional kitchen. I just dont want
>my foot to get infected. Is this supposed to be done? and should I see
>my own doctor? Will they even take me? because it happened on the job.
>Need some advice from docs or anyone. Thanks.
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