June is National Safety Month- Treating Burns

6/10/2016 (Permalink)

The following was copied directly from: http://www.nsc.org/NSCDocuments_Advocacy/Fact%20Sheets/Treating-Burns.pdf

"Treatment for burns depends on the type, severity and size.

Treatment for minor burns – first and second degree burns no larger than 3 inches in diameter 

1. Cool the burn. Hold under cold running tap water until the area is free from pain even after removal from the water. If this is not possible cool with a cold compress. 2. Cover the burn with a sterile nonstick dressing and bandage. Don’t use fluffy cotton or other material that may stick to or get lint in the wound. Wrap the bandage loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. Bandaging reduces pain, protects blistered skin, and helps prevent infection. 3. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Aspirin, Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.), naproxen (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, etc). Use caution when giving pain relievers to children or teenagers. Although aspirin is approved for use in children older than 2 years, children and teens recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should never take aspirin." 

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