In this video you are going to learn how to treat a burn or
scald at home and when you should go to the hospital or
seek urgent medical attention.

Burns and scalds are damage to the skin usually caused by heat. Both are
treated in the same way.

A burn is caused by dry heat – by an iron or fire, for example. A scald is caused by something wet, such as hot water or steam.

They can look very similar and can cause red or peeling
skin, blisters, swelling and changes to the skin such as
white or charred skin.

Importantly, the amount of pain you feel isn’t always
related to how serious the burn is and sometimes even a
serious burn can be painless.

1. Stop the burning process as soon as possible. This may
mean removing the person from the area, dousing flames with water, or smothering flames with a blanket, but if you are going to do this don’t put yourself at risk of getting burnt as well.

2.Next remove any clothing or jewellery near the burnt area of skin, including nappies / diapers. But do not try to remove anything that’s stuck to the burnt skin, because this could cause more damage.

3. Cool the area for 20 minutes with cool running water if possible. DON’T USE ICE

4. Keep the person warm.

5. Cover the burn with cling film – aka saran wrap. Lay it over the top of the burn rather than wrapping.

6. Use over the counter pain relief to control pain.

7. Elevate the burnt limb.

GO TO THE HOSPITAL IF YOU HAVE:
– Large burns bigger than the size of the affected persons hand
– deep burns of any size that cause white or charred skin
– burns on the face, neck, hands, feet, any joints, or genitals
– all chemical and electrical burns
– any other injuries that need treating
– any signs of shock – symptoms include cold, clammy skin, sweating, rapid, shallow breathing, and weakness or dizziness

You should also go to hospital if you or the person who has been burned:
– Is under the age of 10
– has a medical condition, such as heart, lung or liver disease, or diabetes
– has a weakened immune system
– have inhaled smoke.

More information:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/treatment/

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