You must first determine the severity of the burn. For first and second degree burns(redness and blisters), you can run the burn under cool water. You can also apply an ice pack or some Aloe Vera gel/spray. If it is really bad, call 911. For third and electrical burns(charred/burned skin), you call 911. Then you cover the burn with a sterile bandage. DO NOT apply ointments, gels, or creams. DO NOT run under water or apply ice. DO NOT attempt to remove the clothing from affected area.
Burn First Aid proceeds as follows: * Assess the type of burn: Electrical, chemical, thermal, etc. * ** If chemical, decontaminate and protect rescuers. Water flush usually -- see 3rd degree for contraindications. ** Note that electrical burns may not appear on the surface. Also make certain source of electricity is no longer active. * Assess type of burns --- 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree. * Assess burn coverage -- Rule of 9's. * For 1st degree burns: * ** Make sure the skin is no longer at high temp. Immerse with cool water. ** Cover the burn with dry sterile dressings. ** OTC analgesics. ** Don't use oil based ointments. ** If there's no need for secondary aid, topical painkillers can help. ** Maintain patient's body temp. * For 2nd degree burns * ** Cool the burn with cool water -- not ice. ** Don't pop the blisters. ** Cover losely with sterile gauze. ** If the burn is a friction burn (heel blisters are typical) and the subject msut walk to evacuate, consider Mole Skin. * For 3rd degree burns * ** Don't remove clothing at the scene. ** Make sure clothing is not still burning. Water ONLY to put out fire. * ** DON'T chill the burn -- you risk shock. ** Monitor for CPR (ABC). ** Elevate burned body parts above level of heart if safe and practical. ** Cover the area of the burn with cool moist sterile bandages. ** Consider dehydration as a problem if immedaite evac isn't possible. ** Observe for airway burns and be prepared to counter swelling. ** Try to keep sterile as much as possible -- burns infect easily.
For first and second degree burns(redness and blisters), you can run the burn under cool water. You can also apply an ice pack or some Aloe Vera gel/spray. For third and electrical burns(charred/burned skin), you call 911. Then you cover the burn with a sterile bandage. DO NOT apply ointments, gels, or creams. DO NOT run under water or apply ice. DO NOT attempt to remove the clothing from affected area.
For first and second degree burns(redness and blisters), you can run the burn under cool water. You can also apply an ice pack or some Aloe Vera gel/spray. For third and electrical burns(charred/burned skin), you call 911. Then you cover the burn with a sterile bandage. DO NOT apply ointments, gels, or creams. DO NOT run under water or apply ice. DO NOT attempt to remove the clothing from affected area.
Run the affected area under cold running water for ten minutes.
CALL 911 quick and don't touch it because then it will get infected
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