If a person has been burned badly by fire, fast action on your
part is very important. Have someone call 911. Meanwhile, you must act to begin
the cooling process, prevent shock, prevent contamination and control pain.
DO
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DO Wet, cover and cool the
burn: Gently poor water over the burns. Place the cleanest
available cloth material over all burned areas such as sterile gauze,
clean sheets or a t-shirt and gently poor water over, keeping the material
wet. Ensure that the cooling process does not become excessive and cause
shivering.
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DO Remove smoldering
clothing only if it is NOT stuck to the skin.
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DO Carefully remove
clothing or jewelry that may constrict during swelling.
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DO Have the victim
lie down. Make certain his head and chest are a little lower than the
rest of his body. Raise his legs if possible.
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DO Get immediate
medical help. Call 911
DO NOT
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DO NOT
Put ice, burn
ointments, butter or grease or anything else besides water on a burn.
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DO NOT
Remove clothing
that is stuck to a burn.
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DO NOT
Break
blisters.
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