Basic First Aid for Burns

10/1/2022 (Permalink)

The first step in treating a burn is to stop the burning process.

Basic First Aid for Burns

The first aid for burns is to stop the burning process, remove clothing and jewelry from the affected area, keep burned skin under cool (not ice cold) running water or apply a compress until medical help arrives. Do not use ice, which can cause further tissue damage. Avoid breaking blisters, which help your skin heal and prevent infection.

Stop the Burning Process

The first step in treating a burn is to stop the burning process. To do this, you need to put out the fire by covering it with clothing, sand, or a blanket. If you don’t have anything to use for this purpose, try rolling on the ground and smothering it with your body weight until help arrives.

If clothes are stuck to your skin after having been burned by something hot like an oven or stovetop burner (or if they have melted onto your skin), remove them carefully without causing further damage. You should also remove any jewelry from the affected area so that it doesn’t get caught under bandages later on. This can be done by cutting off pieces that are stuck together using scissors or tweezers (if possible).

Cool the Burned Skin Down

While waiting for help to arrive, keep burned skin under cool (not ice cold) running water or apply a cold compress – such as a clean towel or sheet– until medical help arrives. Do not use ice, which can cause further tissue damage.

Do not apply bandages or creams unless instructed by emergency medical personnel; doing so could make matters worse if they become infected later on. And never rub the burned area: this will only increase circulation and worsen symptoms while increasing pain levels significantly

Avoid Breaking Blisters, Which Help Your Skin Heal and Prevent Infection 

The first thing to do is avoid breaking blisters, which are a natural part of the healing process. If the blisters are not infected, they should be left intact.

It is important to cleanse the wound and then cover it with a dressing.

This is a quick guide to aid someone who is burned, do not use this as a substitute for proper medical care from a qualified professional. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your doctor. This is not a comprehensive guide, only a basic first aid guide.

If you suspect that someone has been burned, the first thing to do is remove them from the source of their burn immediately.