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CHAPTER 14 FIRST AID
Something is Burning

Cuts and grazes are not the only kind of 'flesh' wounds. Burns are often just as serious and may be more painful – but what causes them?

Flames, cigarettes and hot irons can cause Electric currents can cause electrical
dry burns. burns.

Metal containers from the freezer can stick Bleach, acids, cleaning fluids and paint
to your skin causing cold burns. stripper can give chemical burns.

Staying outdoors for too long in strong Hot water, hot oil or steam may cause
sunlight can lead to sunburn. scalds.

Dry Burns Each of these burns should be treated as soon as possible, and in the correct way.
and Scalds a. b. c.

Burned skin will carry on burning for a short Keep the burned part
while after the accident. Cool the skin under cold running
immediately by holding it under cold running water for at least If the patient feels sick, weak or looks faint,
water. 10 minutes. treat them for shock. (See Page 78.)
d. e. f.

Cover the burn with
cling film. (This will
Do not put ointment stop germs getting If the burn is still painful
or fat onto the burn. into it.) telephone the doctor.

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