How do you treat a burn or scald

Burns & Scalds

There are different types and severity of burns,

• Superficial  Burn - Pain / Red Skin / Swelling
• Partial Thickness Burn - Pain/ Blistering/ White or Red Skin / Body fluids leaking from the burn site
• Full Thickness Burn - Minimal pain at the Burn site / Multicoloured skin, black/white/grey/ red Severe body fluid loss

What to do

• Stop the burning remove from source of heat - always check that it is safe for you to do so
• Remove any jewellery near the burn
• Cool the burn with cold running water for 10 minutes
• Use a gel burn dressing if available
• Use clingfilm or burndressing film, by laying over the burn, do not wrap around the injured part to avoid damage by swelling

Chemical Burns flush with water for 15 -20 minutes for 1st and 2nd degree burns activate the EMS if severe conditions exist.

For all full thickness burns - activate the EMS Immediately.

Electrical Burns

• Make sure the scene is safe
• Look for entrance and exit burns
• Care for Shock
• Check and correct ABCs

What Not to Do

• Do not try to remove any clothing that has become stuck to the burn
• Do not put other materials on the burn as they will stick to the burn
• Do not remove the burn from the cool running water too soon as this will hinder the cooling
• Only use special gel burn dressings never apply any other creams or solutions.
  

When in doubt always call the Emergency Medical Services

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