Bun And Scalds

Question 1

Symptoms of minor burns

Answer 1

-Red skin
Swelling
-pain
-blisters

Question 2

What to do for minor burns

Answer 2

1) hold under cool running water for 20 min. If not water, use canned drinks or milk.
2)remove any clothing or jewellery
,unless stuck to the burn
3)cover burn loosely with cling film
4) seek medical advice

Question 3

Symptoms of severe burns

Answer 3

-pain
-areas of thickness
-difficulty in breathing
-shock

Question 4

What to do for severe burns

Answer 4

1)cool burn with water.
2) lie down casualty without the burn touching the ground to keep it clean.
3) call 999
4) continue cooling while removing jewellery and clothing before swelling.
5) cover burned area loosely with cling film.
6) monitor for shock.