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HEALTH & SAFETY
FIRST AID PAGES
Burns and scalds
DRSABCD
HOW TO HELP
D
DANGERS
Check for hazards and risks. Ensure safety from burning material, hot liquids or steam, chemicals, electricity, smoke, sun etc, for self, casualty and bystanders.
DO NOT enter burning or toxic atmosphere. Stop the burning process; Stop, Drop, Cover, Roll. Smother any flames with a blanket.
Wear gloves.
SPECIFIC CARE
Cool heat burns for 20 mins minimum, flush eye.
Flush chemicals for up to one hour (until all symptoms have gone).
Clear area (take off jewellery, clothing that is not sticking).
Cover with clean, non-fluffy dressing – plastic cling wrap is ideal.
R
RESPONSE (AVPU)
Check for response using AVPU.
GENERAL CARE
Keep casualty warm and protect from cold. Reassure.
Call ambulance 111 immediately for all serious burns.
eg: – burn area is longer than
the casualty’s hand
– deep burns
– all electrical, chemical,
inhalation and eye burns
Seek medical advice for small burns.
S
SEND FOR HELP
Send or shout for help.
If serious, call ambulance 111 immediately. Consider AED.
A
AIRWAY
Check airway, consider damage to nose and mouth.
B
BREATHING
Check for breathing.
Ensure fresh air
(eg: if inhalation burn).
C
CIRCULATION/CPR
Treat for shock. Treat wounds.
D
DEFIBRILLATION
Consider AED for serious burns.
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