What is the first aid for an alcohol burn?

Answer 1

* Check the casualty's level of response by shouting and carefully shaking the shoulders. * If the casualty is unresponsive, check breathing and pulse, and be prepared to resuscitate if necessary. Place the casualty in the recovery position. * Assess the need to contact a medical practitioner or the emergency service. * Protect the casualty from the cold, by insulating from the ground, and covering with a coat or blanket.

Answer 2

Alcohol does not have corrosive properties, so I'll assume you mean a burn one gets from burning alcohol. In this case, treat it as any other burn.

• Wet, cool, clean packs from 1st degree burns
• FOr second degree burns with smaller blisters, keep them clean and don't pop them -- they'll do that on their own -- use a loose, dry, clean dressing and dont mess around with ointment. Larger blisters may need medical treatment.
• Third degree burns, cover with a clean, dry loose dressing and transport.

You can get alcohol burns- by applying alcohol to your skin for a long period of time!

For the most part it is correct that if you have 1st degree burn you are in a pretty good condition- rinse the chemical off with a room temperature water for at least 20 minutes. You can apply Aloe Vera to replenish moisture of the skin. Second degree burns- tricky, what ever you do , do not force blisters to pop open and if they do, do not put anything on them but a sterile band aid to prevent infections. For the third degree burn- cover up the burn with sterile dressing and go to the emergency room to get professional help.

Answer 3

Treat as any other burn. With alcohol in pure form, you know it is flamable and leaves no toxic residue, so there's no HAZMAT concern and there IS a concern for fire safety.