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RED ALERT - BURNING ISSUES

How to treat burns

In general, when treating burns, the following guidelines should be followed:-

1 2 3

Remove anything tight from Cool the burn with cool or Stop germs and infection
the patient. Burns cause lukewarm water for entering the wound by covering
swelling, so such articles will 10-30 minutes, ideally within the burn.
cause the patient discomfort. 20 minutes of the injury.

4 5 MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT:-

1. Apply any ointment or fat

onto a burn.

2. Use dirty dressings or
anything fluffy on the burn.

3. Burst blisters. Left alone they
will help the burn to heal.

4. Touch the burn as this may
Be on the look out for any Seek medical assistance as cause germs to spread.
signs of shock. soon as possible.

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