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Definitions and Burns are injuries that can be caused by contact with heat, electricity, or chemi-
Key Facts for Burns cals. Heat burns can be caused by contact with fire, a hot surface, a hot liquid,
or steam.
Use cool water on burns. Ice can damage burned areas. If someone with a burn
gets too cold, she can get hypothermia (low body temperature).
Actions for Follow these steps to give first aid to a person with a small burn:
Small Burns
Step Action
1 Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit. Wear PPE.
2
If the burn area is small, cool it immediately with cold, but not ice-
3 cold, water. Run cold water on the burn until it doesn't hurt.
You may cover the burn with a dry, nonstick sterile or clean
dressing.
Figure 27. If possible, hold the
burned area under cold running
water.
Important Phone or send someone to phone your emergency response number (or 911) if
There is a fire
The person has a large burn
You are not sure what to do
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Definitions and Burns are injuries that can be caused by contact with heat, electricity, or chemi-
Key Facts for Burns cals. Heat burns can be caused by contact with fire, a hot surface, a hot liquid,
or steam.
Use cool water on burns. Ice can damage burned areas. If someone with a burn
gets too cold, she can get hypothermia (low body temperature).
Actions for Follow these steps to give first aid to a person with a small burn:
Small Burns
Step Action
1 Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit. Wear PPE.
2
If the burn area is small, cool it immediately with cold, but not ice-
3 cold, water. Run cold water on the burn until it doesn't hurt.
You may cover the burn with a dry, nonstick sterile or clean
dressing.
Figure 27. If possible, hold the
burned area under cold running
water.
Important Phone or send someone to phone your emergency response number (or 911) if
There is a fire
The person has a large burn
You are not sure what to do
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