Welcome to First Aid Course Burn: Electrical and Chemical

First aid response for burns:

Evaluate the situation. Look for dangers to yourself and to the victim.
For severe burns or burns to the airway or electrical burns, call EMS or dial 911
Apply plenty of cold tap water for at least 10 minutes.
Put on disposable gloves if available.
Carefully remove the clothing around the burn, unless it sticks to the burn.
Cover the burned area with sterile dressing or folded triangular bandage, part of a sheet or plastic wrap, to protect it from infection and to prevent fluid loss.
Monitor and record vital signs-level of response, pulse and breathing
Be prepared to administer CPR, if necessary
DO NOT burst any blisters. Loosely cover blister with sterile dressing, but leave blisters intact as it improves healing and reduces pain.
DO NOT apply lotions, ointment, or adhesive tape to the burned area
DO NOT apply ice directly on the burn as it may cause tissue injury
DO NOT remove anything sticking to the burn

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The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education^® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.