First Aid for Burns

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Magdy | 3 subscribers
9226   2 years ago

Is it a major or minor burn?
Call 911 or seek immediate care for major burns, which:

Are deep
Cause the skin to be dry and leathery
May appear charred or have patches of white, brown or black
Are larger than 3 inches (about 8 centimeters) in diameter or cover the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks or a major joint
A minor burn that doesn't require emergency care may involve:

Superficial redness similar to a sunburn
An area no larger than 3 inches (about 8 centimeters) in diameter
Treating major burns
Until emergency help arrives:

Protect the burned person from further harm. If you can do so safely, make sure the person you're helping is not in contact with the source of the burn. For electrical burns, make sure the power source is off before you approach the burned person.
Make certain that the person burned is breathing. If needed, begin rescue breathing if you know how.
Cover the area of the burn. Use a cool, moist bandage or a clean cloth.
Don't immerse large severe burns in water. Doing so could cause a serious loss of body heat (hypothermia).
Watch for signs of shock. Signs and symptoms include fainting, pale complexion or breathing in a notably shallow fashion.
Treating minor burns
For minor burns:

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