Burns
Burn treatment emergency kit
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Superficial burn Wash in water for 20 minutes Apply clean dressing
Types of burns
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| Deep burn wound insensitive |
Burns caused by
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| Heat, Moist Heat( Scald), Sun Burn, Irradiation, Chemicals, Electricity, Friction |
Chemical Burns
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Remove clothing on or near the burn area. Never pull clothing over the head with a chemical burn. You may need to cut the clothing. |
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Wash the area thoroughly with low pressure water for at least 20 minutes. |
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Apply a clean dressing to the area. |
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Get medical attention as soon as possible. |
Second Degree Burns
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Second degree burns go through to the second layer of skin. |
Characteristics: Blisters, Rough Red Skin, Swelling, Extreme Pain
Second degree burns treatment:
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Immerse in cold water or have cold, wet cloths applied to it immediately. |
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Gently blot area dry. Do not rub. Rubbing may break the blister, opening it to infection. |
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Cover wound with dry, sterile bandage. |
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If burn is located on arm or leg, keep limb elevated as much as possible. |
Third degree burns
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Third degree burns are less painful than second degree burns because the nerve cells in the affected tissue are actually destroyed, but the damage is greater. The burn goes through to the third layer of skin. |
Characteristics: whitish or charred appearance
Third degree burns treatment:
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Do not remove any clothing near or at the site of the burn |
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Do not apply cold water or medication to the burn. |
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Place clean, dry cloths (i.e. strips of a clean sheet) over the damaged area. |
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If burns are on arms or legs, keep the limbs elevated above the level of the heart. |
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If victim has burns on face, check frequently to make sure he is not having difficulty breathing. |
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Get victim to a hospital at once. |
Points to remember
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Never put butter or greasy ointments on a burn. They seal heat into the wound and may cause infection. |
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Always seek medical attention if... |
Victim is a child or elderly
Burn covers more than one body part
Burn is located on any sensitive area of the body (hands, face, feet, etc.)
Burn is third degree
Burn is caused by chemicals