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Minor Burns
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Most minor burns involve but do not destroy skin tissue. Rapid first aid treatment can provide immediate comfort and prevent long term complications.

Symptoms

Steps
1   Expose the burn
2   Cool heat burns with cold water as quickly as possible and continue cooling at least until the pain is relieved.
3   Immediate cooling of minor burns will reduce swelling, infection, and depth of the injury. It will allow faster healing with less scarring.
4   After cooling, cover the burn with a dry, sterile, bandage or a clean dressing.
Warnings
DO NOT pop burn blisters or apply ointment, butter, or any other substance to a burn.
Hot water scalds are twice as common as thermal burns in young children and typically occur when toddlers reach up and pull a pot of hot water off the stove and onto them.
Many fir-related injuries and deaths occur from children under 5 years old playing with matches or lighters and often start in a bedroom. Keep matches and lighters in a secured drawer or cabinet.
Extra caution must be exercised when working near energized power lines. Keep a safe distance between power lines and ladders, tools, and work materials.
Tips
Protect the burn from pressure and friction.
Suggestions
 
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