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First Aid for Burns
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First Aid for Burns
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Burns
 Assessing
the extent of damage to body
tissues will help you determine what aid to
give.
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First degree burn: less severe
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Second degree burn: More severe
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Third degree burn: very severe
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First Degree Burn
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Least serious burns
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The outer layer of skin
(epidermis) is burned.
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Symptoms:
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The skin is usually red and dry,
with swelling
Some pain usually present.
Treat a first-degree burn as a
minor burn unless it involves
substantial portions of the
hands, feet, face, groin or
buttocks, or a major joint.
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First Aid for Minor Burns
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Cool the burn!
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Cool the burn under cold running water, immerse in
cold water, or cool it with cold compresses for 5 to10
minutes or until the pain subsides.
Don't put ice on the burn.
Don’t put butter or other oily lotions on the burn while
it is still hot.
Lotion may be applied when it has cooled.
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Second Degree Burn
More severe:
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Symptoms:
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Blisters develop
skin red and wet, may
be blotchy
severe pain and
swelling
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Second Degree Burn First Aid
If smaller than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, treat it as
a minor burn.
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Get immediate medical help if:
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The burn is larger than 2 to 3 inches
the burn is on the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks,
or over a major joint
Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage.
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Wrap the gauze loosely to avoid putting pressure on
burned skin.
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Second Degree Burn First Aid
 Give
an over the counter pain medication
 Watch for signs of infection, such as
increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or
oozing.
 If infection develops, seek medical help.
 Use sunscreen on the area for at least a
year.
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Third Degree Burn
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The most serious burns are
painless and involve all layers
of the skin.
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Fat, muscle and even bone
may be affected. Areas may be
charred black or appear dry
and white.
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The patient may have difficulty
inhaling and exhaling.
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Carbon monoxide poisoning or
other toxic effects may occur if
smoke inhalation accompanies
the burn.
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First Aid for Major Burns
 Dial
911 or call for emergency medical
assistance.
 Make
sure the victim is no longer in
contact with smoldering materials or
exposed to smoke or heat.
 Douse
the victim with lots of cold water,
but don’t immerse them in water. Doing so
could cause shock.
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First Aid for Major Burns
 Check
for signs of circulation
(breathing, coughing or movement). If
there is no breathing or other sign of
circulation, begin cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR).
 Cover
the area of the burn. Use a cool,
moist, sterile bandage; clean, moist cloth;
or moist towels.
 Treat
for shock.
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First Aid for Major Burns
 DO
NOT overcool the victim.
 DO NOT remove clothing or anything
sticking to the burn.
 DO NOT burst blisters.
 DO NOT apply lotions, ointment, or fat to
the injury.
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