A&E

[Mike Wrightson]

I hate being stuck in here, you just know you'll be sitting around for ages. Currently awaiting a doc to check out my burned arm.

Nothing exciting happened, I scalded it on the fresh cup of coffee I had just poured. :(

[Mike Wrightson]

Still stuck here waiting.

[Mike Wrightson]

Back home. Got an immense sticking plaster over the burn now, got to back on Monday to have it ripped off for a check. I won't have any hair left on this arm at this rate

[john999boy]

Glad to hear you're alright Mike.

It's a shame that you didn't buy it from McD's though.

[gallego1968]

Are you still waiting.

[Scathel]

Are you still waiting.

Back home. Got an immense sticking plaster over the burn now, got to back on Monday to have it ripped off for a check. I won't have any hair left on this arm at this rate

[Volvomeg]

I took girlfriend other week, was in there just over an hour, oh and they removed me of one pound twenty pence to park in A and E car park

[gadgetman]

I took girlfriend other week, was in there just over an hour, oh and they removed me of one pound twenty pence to park in A and E car park

That all?

Round these parts its £4 for 2.5 hours, cash only and no change given!

[Mike Wrightson]

When it's midnight, they don't care about parking. At least the arm doesn't hurt any more.

I only went because the NHS website advise that a burn that raises a blister should be checked out. Seems I got my first aid right and it is not serious. Not looking forward to having the dressing torn off on monday though.

[FellyMagic]

Our local hospital has gestapo on the prowl 24/7 checking the car parks, and for 2 hrs its £3.80!

[Captain Scarlet]

Dam bro, sounds a bit painful. Get well soon.

[Robshaw]

I always thought if it was a burn that you were supposed to let the air get to it? Or am I being stupid?

[Llanigraham]

I always thought if it was a burn that you were supposed to let the air get to it? Or am I being stupid?

Yes you are! ;-}

Any blistered area should be covered, otherwise it is similar to an open wound and can easily let infection in.

When did you last do a first aid course?

[Mike Wrightson]

Indeed. My self-help first aid, was:

1. Shout loudly and jump around the kitchen.

2. Off with the shirt (was long-sleeved and stuck to the arm).

3. Arm into cold water for 20mins.

4. Dry arm gently. Apply small amount of Savlon antiseptic.

5. That was a bad idea, arm back into cold water for 10mins.

6. Dry arm gently, apply dry dressing pad and lightly bandage.

7. Since it was a larger burn and blistered, off to A&E.

Still, nine years between A&E visits is a good record

[Robshaw]

Yes you are! ;-}

Any blistered area should be covered, otherwise it is similar to an open wound and can easily let infection in.

When did you last do a first aid course?

. Thanks for clearing the above point up.