Firstly make sure to remove the heat source immediately Sounds obvious, but seconds matter. Move away from the flame, hot oil, or steam. Take off jewelry or tight clothing near the burn before swelling starts Cool — don’t freeze — the burn Run cool or lukewarm water over it for 20 minutes. Never use ice or very cold water it cuts blood flow and deepens the damage. Assess the Burn — Know What You’re Dealing With Because the right response depends on how deep the burn goes •Looks like: Red, dry, and painful — like a mild sunburn. •What to...
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