How Do You Apply First Aid To A Burn?
Depending on the severity of the burn received, certain first aid steps may be applied to help ease the pain of the burn victim. Review these steps with your family on a regular basis to be prepared should a burn emergency occur. Use First Aid to Treat a Burn Step 1 Know that the first rule of burn first aid is to remove the patient from the source of the burn. If she is on fire, you can try to douse the flames with a blanket or water. If the burn is from an electrical current, turn off the power source. Step 2 Practice caution when aiding a victim of an electrical or chemical burn. You should only turn off the power to an electrical source when it is safe for you to do so. Likewise, you should prevent your exposure to burning chemicals by wearing gloves when assisting a chemical burn victim or handling her clothes. Step 3 Assess the extent of the burn received. If it is a minor burn, at home care may be the only thing required. If the burn is more severe or if other injuries have been
