Burns can be caused by sun, fire, chemicals, hot liquids, hot objects and hot gases. Rescuer needs to prioritize personal safety. If a patron is on fire, instruct him/her to STOP, DROP, and ROLL. If the patron is in contact with electricity, shut off electrical power source.
MAJOR BURNS EVERE BLOCKAGE - FIRST AID
Burns on the hands, feet, face, and genitals are considered to be very serious. Burns can also involve smoke inhalation, fractures, and other injuries.
Signs and Symptoms:
- Dry/ leathery, white, blackened, and/or charred skin
First Aid:
- Assess, alert and attend to life-threatening problems.
- Expose burn.
- Cut and lift away any clothing covering burn area. If clothing is stuck to burn, do not remove.
- Remove jewelry if possible.
- Separate fingers and toes with dry, sterile, non-adhesive dressings.
- Lightly cover burn area with dry sterile bandages or a clean sheet if area is large.
- For a chemical burn, immediately flush chemical off with large amounts of water.
MINOR BURNS
Burns that involve but do not destroy skin tissue. Rapid treatment can provide patron with comfort and prevent long term damage.
Signs and Symptoms:
- Pain
- Redness
- Swelling
- Blistering
First Aid:
- Expose the burn
- Heat burns: cool with cold water until pain is diminished or gone
- After cooling, cover burn with a dry, sterile bandage or clean dressing
- Protect burn from pressure or rubbing
- Do not pop burn blisters or apply ointment, sprays, or anything else to burn site