Burns and scalds. First Aid training tutorials.

1. ST JOHN AMBULANCE – BURNS AND SCALDS
Burns and scalds are damages to the body tissues
caused by heat, chemicals,electricity or radiation.
The damages may be extensive or superficial.

2. ST JOHN AMBULANCE – BURNS AND SCALDS
Causes of burns and scalds
• Presence of heat: naked flame, hot iron, boiling
water, hot oil
• Absence of heat: liquid nitrogen
• Chemicals: Acids, alkalis
• Electrical: electricity, lightning
• Radiation: sun rays

3. ST JOHN AMBULANCE – BURNS AND SCALDS
Depth of burn

4. ST JOHN AMBULANCE – BURNS AND SCALDS
Extent of burn:
Potentially serious or critical burns are highly dependent
on the age group as well as the depth of burns. They
include:
• Partial-thickness (2nd degree) burns greater than 20%
of Body Surface Area
(BSA)
• Full-thickness (3rd degree) burns greater than 10% of
BSA
• All burns involving the face, eyes, ears, hands, feet or
genitalia
• All burns involving children and elderly

5. ST JOHN AMBULANCE – BURNS AND SCALDS
Treatment for burns and scalds
a. Stop the burning process.
b. For chemical burns, wash off the chemicals.
c. Use the four Cs:

6. ST JOHN AMBULANCE – BURNS AND SCALDS
Cool the injured part under cold running water or
immerse it in cold water for about 10 minutes.
Gently remove any Constrictions such as a
bracelet, ring, watch or constricting clothing from
the injured area before it starts to swell.
Cover the injured area to prevent infection. Use
clean, preferably sterile, nonadherent material (e.g.
handkerchief, dressing etc.).
Consult the doctor or convey to hospital.

7. ST JOHN AMBULANCE – BURNS AND SCALDS
Training Details:
First Aid Training.
Fire safety Training .
Health and safety training.
Safety passport training.
Safety clinic training

8. ST JOHN AMBULANCE – BURNS AND SCALDS
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