To stop burning by flooding the injured part with cold water for at
least 10 minutesGently remove any jewelry, watches, belts and
constricting clothing form the injured area before it begins to
swellCover the area with sterile dressing or any clean, non-fluffy
material and bandage loosely. A plastic bag makes a good temporary
covering.In case of severe burn (3rd degree burn) take steps to
minimize shock and monitor ABC. Make arrangements for immediate
removal to hospital
To stop burning by flooding the injured part with cold water for
at least 10 minutes
Chemical Burns
FIRST AID
Cover the area with sterile dressing or any clean, non-fluffy
material and bandage loosely. A plastic bag makes a good temporary
covering
Do not!
Do not break the blister. It will increase chance of
infection
Do not use adhesive dressing or a tape on the skin
Do not apply lotions, ointments or fats to the injury
Do not remove any thing sticking to the burn
Do not use cotton wool or any other fluffy material
Do not apply ice directly to burn
Rule of Nine
Serious Burns
2nd degree burns which are larger than the palm of the
casualty
All 3rd degree burns
Burns on face, joint or genitals
If the area burnt is larger than 9% there is always the
possibility of shock!
BURN TO BE SEEN BY A DOCTOR
2ND DEGREE BURNS WHICH ARE LARGER THAN THE PALM OF THE CASUALTYALL
3RD DEGREE BURNSBURNS ON FACE, JOINT OR GENITALSIF THE AREA BURNT
IS LARGER THAN 9% THERE IS ALWAYS THE POSSIBILITY OF SHOCK!
