How To Treat a Burn

7/28/2022 (Permalink)

How to Care for a Burn

If you experience a fire at your business in Dellwood, NC, it is important that you know what to do next. After first aid has been administered, you should call a fire cleanup and restoration service to repaid the fire damage.
Before administering any burn first aid, you will need to know the severity of the injury.

Minor Burns

• Small area
• Redness
• Pain
• Blistering

Major Burns

• Large area
• Deep
• Changes in skin texture
• Discoloration

Treating Minor Burns
Minor burns will not require emergency care and can be treated with first aid. You will want to cool the area with cool running water or compresses until pain subsides. Next, you will want to remove anything restrictive, such as jewelry, from the area, in case the burn swells. After the area is cool and unobstructed, you may want to apply soothing creams and bandages to reduce pain and protect the injury.
Infections can be avoided by applying antibiotic ointments and leaving blisters in tact. If you notice any signs of infection, you may want to seek medical attention.

Treating Major Burns
If someone experiences a major burn, you should call for emergency assistance immediately. You will then want to remove the source of the burn, if possible, and check their vitals before attending to the injury. If the person is breathing and does not have more severe injuries that must be treated first, you should then remove anything restrictive in case the area swells. Gently cover the burn with a cool cloth to protect it and remove heat. The burn should not be submerged or placed under running water, as that could cause further injury. Try to elevate the injured body part and closely monitor the person until help arrives.

Next Steps
After injuries have been tended to, you should assess the building's fire damage. Photograph the damage and list everything that was lost to make filing an insurance claim easier. You may then call a restoration service to come repair the damage.
Knowing how to administer burn first aid and who to call for restoration assistance will help you minimize injuries and losses due to fire damage.