An injured person has burns. What should you do?
A)Clean the wound.
B)Remove the clothing stuck to the burn.
C)Cover the burn with damp gauze.Correct
When dealing with burns we should:
- Not touch the area, nor remove burned clothing.
- Not puncture or cut any blisters that may appear.
- Not apply ointments to the burned area.
- Apply cold water. If possible, immerse the burned area in water.
- Cover the wound with clean dressings moistened in water and secure them with a bandage.
- Not touch the area, nor remove burned clothing.
- Not puncture or cut any blisters that may appear.
- Not apply ointments to the burned area.
- Apply cold water. If possible, immerse the burned area in water.
- Cover the wound with clean dressings moistened in water and secure them with a bandage.