Burns

Burns

Step 1

Remove the cause from the casualty or remove the casualty from the cause

Step 1
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Step 2

Remove the burning clothes. Do not remove clothes that are adhered to the burnt skin

Step 3

Gently remove any accessories ( eg, rings, jewelry, watches, necklaces, belts, shoes, etc.)

Step 3
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Step 4

Place the affected area under slowly running cold tap water for no less than 10 min.

Step 5

Lightly cover the injured area with a sterile dressing immersed in cold water

Step 5
Step 6

Step 6

Do not attempt to open or prick any blisters if present to prevent infection and do not touch it with your hands

Step 7

Do not apply any solutions, ointments or cremes or any commercial cosmetics on the affected area as this may lead to preserving the heat of the burn leading to contamination. It will also result in complicating the medical professional’s mission

Step 7
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