It's easy to get burned. Anyone can do it.
Don't let it happen to you!
Danger is everywhere!
Even your own home has lots of things that can burn
you if you are careless.
Out of every twenty patients treated in hospital emergency departments,
one has burn injuries that happened at home.
A split-second can change your life forever!
It takes only half a second for hot water at 70°C
(158°F) to cause third-degree burns.
It takes only a moment to light a match and set
something (maybe yourself!) on fire.
There are several different kinds of burns:-
Dry burns are caused by flames, things like
cigarettes and hot irons, or friction.
Scalds are caused by things that are wet, such as
hot water, hot oil, or steam.
Chemical burns are caused by things like bleach,
acids, and paint stripper.
Electrical burns are caused by skin contact with
electricity, including lightning.
Radiation burns are caused by ultraviolet rays,
x-rays, and atomic radiation.
DANGER! If someone is touching outdoor power lines, do not go near them! If you get too close, the electricity can arc (jump across the gap) to you, so stay a long way away, and call the emergency services.
What to do if someone is burned:-
STOP
the burning.
Flame
- Put out the flames by rolling on the ground, or wrapping in a
blanket or other thick cloth.
Scald
- Get the person away from the steam or hot liquid and take off any
wet clothing.
Chemical
- Take off any clothing with the chemical on, taking care not to
touch any of it yourself.
Electrical
- Switch off the electrical supply, or move the person away using a
length of dry wood.
COOL
the burn under cold running water for 20 minutes.
REMOVE
(take off or cut away) any tight clothing, rings, bracelets, or watches.
COVER
the burn with clingfilm (saran wrap) or a clean, dry, smooth cloth.
CALL
a doctor or ambulance.
- You should NEVER
- remove clothing stuck to a burn;
- burst any blisters or pull away loose skin;
- touch a burn;
- put ice on a burn;
- put creams, lotions, oils, or fat on a burn;
- put anything dirty, sticky, or fluffy on a burn.
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