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Firstly treat the burn by applying cold water for at least 10 minutes then covering with a non-fluffy dressing or even use cling film.
Then treat for shock by lying the casualty down and raising the legs. This improves blood flow around the vital organs.
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With burn emergencies the victim should be treated for what?
Pain and shock.
What is a burn victim?
A burn victim is someone who has received a burn, often in an accident, like a fire. They are a victim of a burn.
What should you be most concerned about when treating a burn victim?
Not getting burned yourself. You will do the victim no favors by becoming a casualty yourself.
How should a burn be treated to on a fractured limb?
Dress and bandage the burn before the limb is splinted.
How should a burn be treated a fractured limb?
Dress and bandage the burn before the limb is splinted.
What clothing should be removed from a burn victim?
Only burnt clothing that comes off easily should be removed; any clothing embedded in the burn should not be disturbed.
Where should critical burns be treated?
Critical, or major, burns are the most serious and should be treated in a specialized burn unit of a hospital.
Can you apply cold compresses to a radium burn?
Most likely you should be treated for radiation on top of the burn.
What action should you perform when treating a burn victim?
Apply cool water to affected area
What factors should doctors consider before treating a severe burn victim?
Possibility of shock.
What safety precaution should be taken in the event of electrical burn?
Before electrical burns are treated at the site of the accident, the power source must be disconnected if possible and the victim moved away from it to keep the person giving aid from being electrocuted.
How should a burn be treated on a frunctured limb?
The same way you'd treat any other burn.
