First aid in burns

This presentation is regarding protection of individuals during burns and first aid in a case of burns.

1. First aid for burns

2. Types of Burns Damage to the Skin or deeper tissues caused by: Fire / Flame Hot liquids Sun Electricity or Chemicals.

3. Depths of Burns

4. First degree / superficial burn Redness of the skin is the main feature of first degree / superficial burns Most common cause is sunburn!

5. Second degree / partial burn

6. Third degree / full burn

7. Fire Safety: Prevent Fire

8. Fire Safety: Be prepared

9. Fire Safety

10. First Aid for first degree burns Cool with running water for at least 5 minutes or until pain is less severe.

11. First Aid for first degree burns Do not over cool. If the victim starts to shiver, stop the cooling process. Do not use ice.

12. First Aid for first degree burns Remove tight clothings, jwellery, watches, belt, shoes, and rings from injured area.

13. First Aid for first degree burns

14. First Aid for first degree burns Elevate the burned limb above heart level.

15. First Aid for first degree burns Over the counter pain reliever.

16. First Aid for first degree burns Apply Burn cream or Aloe vera gel for minor burns.

17. First Aid for first degree burns Drink plenty of water if you feel dehydrated.

18. First Aid for first degree burns Visit a doctor if you have persistent redness, pain, or fever.

19. What not do to

20. First Aid for second degree burns If small area is burned, use measures as listed above, and visit a doctor.

21. First Aid for third degree burns Have the patient lie down to prevent shock. Give Sympathy to victim. Check breathing pattern. Call Emergency number.

22. First Aid for third degree burns Do not pour cold water on the wounds. Remove ornaments carefully. Do not remove clothes sticking to wound. Cover would with a clean cloth.

23. First Aid for third degree burns Take patient to hospital as soon as possible.

24. First Aid for chemical burns

25. First Aid for electric burns Make sure power supply is switched off or cut off. Do not pour water. Assess if patient is breathing. Cover wound with sterile clothing. Call Emergency number.

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