Burns
DO NOT:
DO NOT:
1) Use ice or ice water;
2) apply butter, ointments or sprays;
3) break blisters;
4) remove burned skin or charred clothing.
For minor burns:
1) Stop the burning. Use cool water from sink or hose, apply cool wet compresses. Continue for 20 to 30 minutes, until burning sensation stops.
2) Cover with clean, dry, non-stick bandage to protect from air. Bandage loosely since swelling may occur.
For severe burns:
1) Get medical help immediately. Let medical help apply bandages.
2) apply butter, ointments or sprays;
3) break blisters;
4) remove burned skin or charred clothing.
For minor burns:
1) Stop the burning. Use cool water from sink or hose, apply cool wet compresses. Continue for 20 to 30 minutes, until burning sensation stops.
2) Cover with clean, dry, non-stick bandage to protect from air. Bandage loosely since swelling may occur.
For severe burns:
1) Get medical help immediately. Let medical help apply bandages.
Wow...I do everything wrong for burns! Thank you for the great information!
ReplyDeleteWhy would you not use ice or cold water?
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