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First Aid
First Aid
Everybody should be aware of the first aid
procedures, as first aid given in time can reduce the severity of the
burn appreciably. First remove the heat source, look for associated
trauma and remove the non sticking garments. Do not try to remove the
charred clothing sticking to the skin. If the persons clothes have
caught fire put out the flames by whatever means available. Do not allow
the flames to spread. Lay him down quickly on the ground and wrap
tightly with any thick piece of cloth. Smother the flame by gently
rolling the victim or by patting over the covering.
Cool the burn with cool, clean water as soon as
possible. Cool water eases the pain, removes the heat and lowers the
temperature in the injured tissue. This prevents further injury to the
skin. Cooling can be effective for 30 - 60 minutes after the injury. The
patient must be kept warm. In extensive burns, cool for no longer than 5
minutes, especially in babies and children. Wrap the wound in a clean
towel and take the patient to medical care facility for treatment.
Leave the face exposed to air. In chemical burns wash the affected part with running cold water for 10 - 15 minutes, to remove all traces of the chemical. At the same time remove any contaminated clothing. The patient should be transported without any delay to the nearest hospital.
Leave the face exposed to air. In chemical burns wash the affected part with running cold water for 10 - 15 minutes, to remove all traces of the chemical. At the same time remove any contaminated clothing. The patient should be transported without any delay to the nearest hospital.