Scald Safety
Emergency Care of Scald Injury
§Remove scald victim from source
§Remove all affected clothing,
diapers, shoes, etc.
§Cool scalded area briefly with cool water
§Cover with clean, dry covering
§Do not apply creams, salves or ointments
§Call 9-1-1
 As soon as you realize a scald injury has occurred:
Remove the victim from the source of the injury
Remove all affected clothing, diapers, shoes, etc.
Cool the scalded area briefly with cool water
Do not apply creams, salves or ointments
Call 9-1-1
(Bridge)  If you could choose the three most important points we’ve made in this program, what would you select?  (Here are some suggestions.)