WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2003: Re: 2nd Degree burn on foot at work, Should I see a real Doctor?Need Advice,Please!

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 12:38:29 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 27 Jan 2003, JennyMoore wrote: >
>At Mon, 27 Jan 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>where are you located??
>
>Iam in Florida, working for a large hotel co.
>>
>>At Mon, 27 Jan 2003, Jenny wrote:
>>>
>>>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.

Jenny,

Jenny, if they didn't lance the blister, it would have been difficult for you to walk or not doing so would further irritate the area. It sounds like to me they did the right thing by breaking it and applying hydrogen peroxide. Usually you try to avoid breaking them, but there are times when it's the right thing to do. Keep an eye on the area. You should see new skin growing by now or soon ( I don't know what you mean by "recent"). If you see any yellow coming from the site or some swelling, I'd see a doc to rule out infection. Didn't the clinic give you any follow up instructions? If they aren't available and you're worried, go to the ER. If you even suspect infection, have a medical professional look at it immediately.

I don't know much about worker's comp, but it would seem to me that there are procedures that must be followed by employers in work injury cases. You might want to call the department of insurance in your state capital if you have questions.

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