FIRST AID PROCEDURE FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF BURNS & SCALDS Contact with any source of heat will cause a burn or scald injury. A burn can result from contact with a dry heat source such as hot metal or electricity. A scald is caused by moist heat contact, such as a hot liquid or steam, and clothing over the area may retain the heat and cause further injury. Prompt first aid involves removing the source of heat and thorough cooling of the injured area. • A superficial burn affects only the top layer of skin (previously called a 1st degree burn) • A partial thickness burn damages deeper layers of skin (previously called a 2nd degree burn) • A full thickness burn damages the skin and deeper tissues, such as muscle.
What to do: Check the Step by Step Process From Our First Aid Hand Book: Step: 1 Cool the injured area
Step: 2 Treat victim for shock
Step: 3 Apply a sterile dressing
Step: 4 Apply a light bandage
There are Burns that need special care: • Extensive burns or scalds • Chemical burns • Electrical or lightning burns • Inhalation burns involving the mouth or throat • Clothing on fire Want to check the medication for all types of burns? Buy our First aid handbook. Read the hand book and avoid unnecessary mistakes while doing first aid in any situation.