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What is the first-aid for a full thickness burn?

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What is the first-aid for a full thickness burn?

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For burns caused by heat: Do not run if your clothes are burning. Running can fan the flames and they may rise to your face. Cover the flames with a blanket, jacket, or rug, and roll on to the ground. Do not remove the clothing that is stuck to the burned area. Flush the burn with large amounts of cool running water or apply cold moist cloths. Do not use ice or ice water on the affected area. This can cause more damage to the skin. Do not put butter, petroleum jelly, or other home remedies on the burned skin. Use dry, clean sheets to cover the affected area. Elevate or raise burned arms or legs higher than your heart when sitting or lying down. For burns caused by a chemical: Remove clothing or jewelry on which the chemical has spilled right away. Flush liquid chemicals from the skin completely with large amounts of cool running water. Avoid splashing the chemical into your eyes. Brush dry chemicals off the skin if large amounts of water are not available. Small amounts of water will a

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