Β Do not apply lotions, ointments, fat or ice to a burn.
Β Do not touch the injured areas or burst any blisters.
Β Do not remove anything sticking to the burn.
Β If the burn is larger than a 20 cent piece, or deep, seek medical aid.
Signs and symptoms Superficial burns The area is: Β red
Β very painful
Β blistered. Deep burns The area is:
Β mottled red and white
Β dark red or pale yellow
Β painful
Β blistered. Full thickness burns The area:
Β is white or charred
Β feels dry and leathery.
Β Because the nerves are destroyed, the pain will not be as great as in a superficial burn.
What to do If the patientΒs clothing is on fire 1 Stop the patient from moving around. 2 Drop the patient to the ground and cover or wrap them in a blanket or similar, if available. 3 Roll the patient along the ground until the flames are extinguished. 4 Manage the burn.
For all burns 1 Follow DRSABCD. 2 If the burn is severe or if it involves the airway, call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. 3 As soon as possible, hold the burnt area under cool running water for 20 minutes. 4 Remove any clothing and jewellery from the burnt area, unless they are stuck to the burn. 5 Cover the burn with a light, loose nonstick dressing, preferably clean, dry, non-fluffy material (eg plastic cling film). 6 Continue to check the patient for shock, and treat if necessary. A ΒcoldΒ burn is actually tissue damage from extreme cold, thus treatment is different from thermal burns. See the fact sheet on frost bite.
- public document at doc.anagora.org/english_burn_or_scald
- video call at meet.jit.si/english_burn_or_scald
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