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i have never seen or heard this advice so im posting it here so more people know:

hydrocolloid wound pads (typically blister plasters) of any kind are great for treating minor burns. burns that would normally blister are less likely to! :D

i think you could also use these or something similar as emergency first aid on 3rd degrees BUT it is definitely not a replacement for professional care and you definitely still need to go get that.

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PSA for Americans because burn first aid is one of the things i am finicky about.

Proper burn first aid requires that the burn be placed under cool RUNNING water for a minimum of 10 minutes. At that point you may take the burn out of the water and use good judgement to determine if you need to do this further (aka if it still feels heated to the touch/painful)

DO NOT use chilled water. This could cause a shock to the area and, if the water is cold enough, cause a cold burn. For the same reason DO NOT apply ice or a cold pack.

DO NOT apply a compress of any kind, even a cool wet one. This compress will not stay cool and wet for anywhere near as long as you think it does and once it warms and dries it will star adding heat and sticking to the area.

DO NOT apply any kind of adhesive dressing. Anything sticking to the would will cause stress and tearing to the area later if proper care is not and/or cannot be applied upon removal and will also trap heat.

DO NOT submurge/immerse/put in still water. The water will heat up around the burn and prevent proper cooling and, if the burn is severe enough, heat up the water to continue the burning process. If you have no other option but to use still water keep the water agitated by either swirling the water or the affected area depending on what is easier on the patient.

You can use burn creams, sprays, and salves just be cautious and they should never be a first port of call as the can chill the area too much and cause a cold burn if used in excess.

I have seen too much improper burn care in American fics and media and half of the American government based burn first aid websites that popped up when i searched had poorly worded (i hope) or straght up wrong care advice.

Sincerely,

A concerned Aussie

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Burns – the latest and best advice for treating a burn

A burn is an injury to skin, and possibly underlying tissues, caused by exposure to extreme heat, chemicals, or electrical contact. Burns are extremely common, painful and potentially life-changing injuries. Burns frequently become infected and scarring from burns is often disfiguring and permanent. Who is at risk: A third of adult burns are work-related. Thus, those working in fields where one…

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Each year hundreds of young UK children end up in hospital with severe but avoidable coffee and tea scalds, like Archie.

Scott Gray had made a cup of tea at home and left it on the side while playing with his sons, four-year-old Archie and two-year-old Freddie.

Moments later, Archie had knocked the tea off the side and on to himself.

Scott said: "I pulled his trousers and his skin came off too. It was horrendous. It happened so fast. It was only on him for one or two seconds."

Each year hundreds of UK toddlers, like Archie, end up in hospital with severe but avoidable coffee and tea scalds.

But thanks to Scott's quick thinking and action - plunging Archie's legs into cold running water in the bath and keeping him there while the ambulance arrived - Archie's thigh burns could be treated without a skin graft and he's been left with no scars, say surgeons.

The first priority for any burn no matter what size should be cold water. If you can regulate the temperature don’t make it too cold. Cool for at least 20 minutes for small burns, longer for larger burns.

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Home First Aid for Burns & Electric Shocks

Burns and Electric Shock – Home Treatment Burns and Electric Shock Guide

Most minor burns will heal on their own, and home treatment is usually all that is needed to relieve your symptoms and promote healing. But if you suspect you may have a more severe injury, use first-aid measures while you arrange for an evaluation by your doctor.

How to Treat a Burn

Immediate first aid for burns

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