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First aid in burns
- 1. First aid forburns
- 2. Types of Burns Damageto the Skin or deeper tissues caused by: • Fire / Flame • Hot liquids • Sun • Electricity or • Chemicals.
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- 4. First degree /superficial burn Redness of the skin is the main feature of first degree / superficial burns Most common cause is sunburn!
- 5. Second degree /partial burn
- 6. Third degree /full burn
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- 8. Fire Safety: Beprepared
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- 10. First Aid forfirst degree burns • Cool with running water for at least 5 minutes or until pain is less severe.
- 11. First Aid forfirst degree burns • Do not over cool. If the victim starts to shiver, stop the cooling process. • Do not use ice.
- 12. First Aid forfirst degree burns • Remove tight clothings, jwellery, watches, belt, shoes, and rings from injured area.
- 13. First Aid forfirst degree burns
- 14. First Aid forfirst degree burns • Elevate the burned limb above heart level.
- 15. First Aid forfirst degree burns • Over the counter pain reliever.
- 16. First Aid forfirst degree burns • Apply Burn cream or Aloe vera gel for minor burns.
- 17. First Aid forfirst degree burns • Drink plenty of water if you feel dehydrated.
- 18. First Aid forfirst degree burns • Visit a doctor if you have persistent redness, pain, or fever.
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- 20. First Aid forsecond degree burns • If small area is burned, use measures as listed above, and visit a doctor.
- 21. First Aid forthird degree burns • Have the patient lie down to prevent shock. • Give Sympathy to victim. • Check breathing pattern. • Call Emergency number.
- 22. First Aid forthird degree burns • Do not pour cold water on the wounds. • Remove ornaments carefully. • Do not remove clothes sticking to wound. • Cover would with a clean cloth.
- 23. First Aid forthird degree burns • Take patient to hospital as soon as possible.
- 24. First Aid forchemical burns
- 25. First Aid forelectric burns • Make sure power supply is switched off or cut off. • Do not pour water. • Assess if patient is breathing. • Cover wound with sterile clothing. • Call Emergency number.
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