Sometimes, inspite of taking precautions, fires do occur and people get burnt. Here’s what you should do in an emergency to minimize the effect of burn:
- In the event of a burn injury, the affected portion of the body should be placed under cool,slowly running water, or be immersed in cool water for about 10 minutes or till painsubsides.
- Remove jewellery before the burnt area begins to swell and do not break blisters.
- Cover burnt area with a clean, sterile dressing.
- Remove clothing from affected area if burn is superficial. (Superficial burns involve only outer layers of skin).
- Do not remove clothing if it is a deep tissue burn. (Deep tissue burns involve the entire thickness of the skin).
- Lay the victim down.
- Badly burnt limb should be immobilized (hold in such a way that it cannot be moved).
- Give small amounts of cool water If victim is conscious. (If unconscious, DO NOT give any liquid).
- Reassure the victim and keep him calm.
- Immediately take the victim to the hospital, which has a burn-ward.
- Never apply ghee, butter, oil or any greasy substance on the burnt area.
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