Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You arrive at an incident where someone is suffering from severe burns. How could you help?

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Burst any blisters

Cool the burns under clean, cool running water for at least 20 minutes

Apply lotions to the injury

Remove anything sticking to the burns

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Cool the burn under clean, cool running water for at least 20 minutes and obtain urgent medical help for a severe burn. Keep the casualty warm away from the cooled area. Do not burst blisters, apply lotions, use ice or remove material stuck to the burn.

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4. Provide emergency careHighway Code annex · The corrected burn lesson uses clean cool running water for at least 20 minutes, keeps the rest of the casualty warm and seeks appropriate help.First aid: current emergency prioritiesReviewed guidance summary · The corrected burn lesson uses clean cool running water for at least 20 minutes, keeps the rest of the casualty warm and seeks appropriate help.

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