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Re: 2nd Degree burn on foot at work, Should I see a real Doctor?Need Advice,Please!From: samir fouad Aziz MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 27 Jan 2003 17:41:01 -0600 (CST)
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. I think they did the right thing
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