When to call 911:
-all layers of the skin are burned
-the skin is leathery looking with white, black, or brown patches
-the hands, face, feet, or genitals are burned
-the victim in a senior or infant
-the skin is leathery looking with white, black, or brown patches
-the hands, face, feet, or genitals are burned
-the victim in a senior or infant
Steps to take:
First degree burns:
1. hold the burn under cool water
2. cover it with a clean, non-adhesive bandage
3. don't use any ointments, it can cause an infection
Second degree burns:
1. hold in cool water for 10-15 minutes
2. don't use ice or ointments
3. cover with a non-adhesive bandage and secure in place
4. put above your heart to help prevent shock
Third degree burns:
1. call 911
2. cover with a sterile, non-adhesive bandage or cloth that won't leave lint in the wound
3. separate any burned fingers or toes with dry, sterile cloth
4. do not soak in water or apply ointments
5. to prevent shock lay the person flat and elevate feet about 12 inches
6. if possible, elevate burn above heart
7. cover the person with a blanket or jacket
8. if it is a facial burn have the person sit up
9. check pulse and breathing continuously, monitor for shock
10. see a doctor
1. hold the burn under cool water
2. cover it with a clean, non-adhesive bandage
3. don't use any ointments, it can cause an infection
Second degree burns:
1. hold in cool water for 10-15 minutes
2. don't use ice or ointments
3. cover with a non-adhesive bandage and secure in place
4. put above your heart to help prevent shock
Third degree burns:
1. call 911
2. cover with a sterile, non-adhesive bandage or cloth that won't leave lint in the wound
3. separate any burned fingers or toes with dry, sterile cloth
4. do not soak in water or apply ointments
5. to prevent shock lay the person flat and elevate feet about 12 inches
6. if possible, elevate burn above heart
7. cover the person with a blanket or jacket
8. if it is a facial burn have the person sit up
9. check pulse and breathing continuously, monitor for shock
10. see a doctor
When to see a doctor:
-there are signs of infection (redness, swelling, fever)
-the person needs a tetanus shot or other booster shots
-the burn blister is large than 2 inches
-pain or redness lasts more than around 2 hours
-pain worsens over time
-the person needs a tetanus shot or other booster shots
-the burn blister is large than 2 inches
-pain or redness lasts more than around 2 hours
-pain worsens over time