First aid for burns

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First aid for burns Stratford Upon Avon First Aid

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First aid for burns

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Types of burns

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> Scald – caused by a hot liquid

> Friction – caused by rough surfaces, e.g: carpet

> Radiation/sunburn

> Electrical – will have an entry burn and an exit

burn

> Chemical

> Dry – touching hot objects, e.g: a cooker.

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Depths of burns (1)

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Depths of burns (2)

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> 1st degree / superficial: Minor damage to the

top layer of skin. Normally appears as just

redness.

> 2nd degree / partial: Damage to several layers

of skin. Causes blisters.

> 3rd degree / full: Damage to skin and

underlying tissue. May be charring of the skin.

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First degree / superficial burn

Redness of the skin is the main feature of first degree / superficial burns

Most common cause is sunburn!

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Second degree / partial burn

Note the blistering of the skin

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Third degree / full burn

After some healing has occurred

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General treatment for burns

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1.Immediately cool the affected area with running

water for at least 10 minutes

2.Cover the burn with a non-sticky dressing –

clingfilm, a plastic bag, non-fluffy bandage

3.Seek medical attention, if the burn is serious then

call an ambulance

If running water is not available then improvise, any

harmless liquid can be used to cool a burn.

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What not do to

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> Do not try to remove clothing sticking to a burn,

instead cool through the clothing

> Do not apply toothpaste / butter / creams to a burn.

Running water is the most effective cooling method.●Exception: “Aftersun” lotion is useful for sunburn

> Do not burst any blisters

> Do not stop cooling before 10 minutes is up!

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Infection control

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> Try and keep the wound as clean as possible

> Try to avoid contact with the casualty’s blood●Wear disposable latex / nitrile gloves if available●If not, use any available items to create a barrier (e.g: a plastic

bag)

> Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water

afterwards

> Seek medical advice if you are concerned


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