Henderson Fire
Fireworks SafetyImmediate First Aid for Burns
- Stop the Burning Process
- Stop Drop and Roll, if clothes are on fire
- Extinguish the flames
- Remove hot objects from victim or the victim from the hot object
- Safely remove electrical current from victim or victim from electrical current, turn current off if possible
- Wash off chemical with large volumes of water
- Cool the Burn Wound, NOT the Burn Victim
- Use cool tap water on the burn; never use ice or food products. Ice will restrict the blood vessels and can damage the nerves in the burned area, and eventually lead to infection.
- Bandage with a Clean, Dry Cover
- Small Burn: Use bandage or gauze pad
- Medium Burn: Clean handkerchief or towel
- Large Burn: Use a clean sheet
- Seek Appropriate Medical Attention
- Small Burns: Self-care
- Small-Medium Burns: Family MD or Urgent Care Center
- Medium-Large Burns: Emergency Room
- Large Burns: Emergency Room - UMC Burn Center
- If the burn is Silver Dollar Sized, or in an area that requires motion, or is a joint, please go to UMC Burn Center for care.
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