Emergency Directory›Burn Injury (Moderate to Severe)

Burn Injury (Moderate to Severe)

Thermal, electrical, or chemical burn

Immediate First Aid

  • 1
    Cool burn with cool running water for 20 minutes

    Cool burn with cool running water for 20 minutes.

  • 2
    Remove constrictive items before swelling starts

    Remove constrictive items before swelling starts.

  • 3
    Cover with clean non-stick dressing

    Cover with clean non-stick dressing.

  • 4
    Refer urgently if deep, extensive, or involving face/hands/genitals

    Refer urgently if deep, extensive, or involving face/hands/genitals.