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The guidelines on this slide apply
to any burn injury that needs immediate attention.
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First, stop the
burning process. Smother any flames, according to the “stop, drop and roll”
message you’ve heard many times.
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Cool the burn by
running cool water over the burned area.
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Remove all clothing
from the burned area that is not sticking to the body.
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Cover the burn with
a clean dry cloth
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Call
9-1-1 If the burn is small, it can be
difficult to tell if it needs medical care. However, seek medical attention
promptly to assess any burn injury to the hand, face, foot, or major joints,
any burn larger than the palm of the person’s hand, and any burn to a young
child. Any such burn could lead to long-term problems if it is not treated
promptly. Always err on the side of caution.
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(Bridge) In addition to these guidelines,
there are special considerations for electrical and chemical burn injuries.
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