Burns can be caused by fire, electricity and corrosive chemicals such as acids, and strong alkalis. Burns can also be caused by water or hot oil.
Burned by the fire;
- If the victim's clothing was on fire, first turn off the fire.
- Do not remove the pieces of clothing that clings to the body on fire.
- Do not break any blisters.
- Do not rub the oily substance in the burned area as difficult washed later.
- Drain the water in the burned area for several minutes.
- Give painkillers to relieve the pain of the victims.
- Cover the body burns with a clean cloth.
- Give emotional support and sugary drinks such as glucose to avoid shock to the victim.
- Do not give the victim warm drinks to avoid sweating.
- Send victim to a clinic or hospital for further treatment.
Burns due to contact with chemicals;
- Drain water for at least 5 minutes in the victim's body was burnt to prevent further damage to the tissues.
- Cut using scissors or remove clothing adsorbed chemicals. Be careful so that rescuers and victims were not contact to chemicals.
- Wash the body with the liquid purpose of healing burns or neutraliser: a. If acid - use lotion of sodium bicarbonate concentration of 5%. b. If alkali - use diluted citric acid or vinegar.
- Send victim to a clinic or hospital for further treatment.
