FIRST AID TREATMENT FOR BURNS
GROSSMAN BURN CENTERS
IF A BURN, CHEMICAL INJURY, OR ELECTRICAL INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATE ACTION MAY MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
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Remove the victim from the source of burning.
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Smother flames-Stop, Drop and Roll!
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If clothing is saturated with hot liquid, remove it.
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Cool the burn immediately with cool water for 3 to 5 minutes - NO ice.
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Remove any jewelry from burn injured area.
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Cover all burns.
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If the burn is larger than the size of an arm, cover it with a clean, dry cloth while seeking emergency care. Keep the person warm.
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Break any blisters.
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Apply butter or grease; trapped heat worsens the burn and promotes infection
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Apply ice, which may cause more injury.
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Apply creams or ointments.
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While protecting yourself from contact, brush off any powdered chemicals off the skin
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Remove all clothing
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Continuously flush the injured area with low-pressure running water
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Attempt to neutralize the chemical
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Protect yourself! Disconnect the power source, or move it with a non-conductive object like a broomstick before touching the victim If the victim has caught fire, smother the flames with a heavy blanket Administer CPR if necessary
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If CPR is not necessary, Cool the burn with water
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The following conditions may require immediate medical attention:
*A burn that encompasses a larger area of the body than the palm of the hand
*A burn to a critical area of the body such as the face, hands, feet or genitals
*A burn that is white, gray, leathery or painless
Please be advised that the depth of a burn injury is not always immediately apparent to the untrained eye.
When in doubt, call a Grossman Burn Centers near you
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