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First Aid for Burns ... The severity of a burn depends upon its size, depth and location. Burns are most severe when located on the face, neck, hands, feet and genitals. Also, when they are spread over large parts of the body or when they are combined with other injuries.
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www.survival-center.com/firstaid/burns.htm
www.survival-center.com/firstaid/burns.htm
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Treatment of major and minor burns and scalds. ... Assessing a Burn ... Typical examples are mild sunburn, or a scald produced by a splash of hot tea or coffee. Superficial burns usually heal well if prompt first aid is given, and do not require medical treatment unless extensive...
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www.vitaminuk.com/pages/articles/firstaidforburnsandsca...
www.vitaminuk.com/pages/articles/firstaidforburnsandscalds.htm
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How to administer first aid for a chemical burn. ... The chemical burn penetrated through the first layer of skin, and the resulting second-degree burn covers an area more than 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) in diameter. ... Chemical splash in the eye: First aid...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-chemical-burns/FA00...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-chemical-burns/FA00024
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a. Stop burning process to prevent further tissue destruction; remove from the source of injury. ... c. Remove clothing only if smoldering or hot or in the case of a scald burn (clothing holds heat).
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www.bringingupbaby.com/safe_a1_4.htm
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Here are the first aid steps for treating a burn. ... First Aid 101 Email Course ... Explore First Aid...
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firstaid.about.com/od/injuriesathome/ht/06_burns.htm
firstaid.about.com/od/injuriesathome/ht/06_burns.htm
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A first degree burn is superficial and has similar characteristics to a typical sun burn. The skin is red in color and sensation is intact. In fact, it is usually somewhat painful. Second degree burns look similar to the first degree burns; ... First Aid Fast Facts...
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www.medicinenet.com/burns/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/burns/article.htm
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A first- or second-degree burn covers an area larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter. ... familydoctor.org Home > Healthy Living > First Aid > First Aid: Burns ... First Aid: Cuts, Scrapes and Stitches...
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familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/firstaid/...
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/firstaid/after-injury/638.html
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By giving immediate first aid before professional medical help arrives, you can help lessen the severity of the burn. Prompt medical attention to serious burns can help prevent scarring, disability, and deformity. ... Minor burn - first aid - series...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000030.htm
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Minor burn - first aid - seriesIllustrations: ... Procedure, part 2 ... To treat a minor burn, run cool water over the area of the burn or soak it in a cool water bath (not ice water). Keep the area submerged for at least 5 minutes.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100213_1...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100213_1.htm
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