FIRST AID: BURN Flashcards
occurs when heat, chemicals, sunlight, electricity or radiation damages skin tissue.
BURN
Wash the affected area by a ______ cold water in 10 minutes and if the affected area is on the face we may use of a ________
running, wet cloth
Remove ______, ______ or other items that can cause ______ of an injured person
rings, bracelets, tightness
Gently clean the area and apply an _______ ointment
antibiotic
We may apply some ______ or ________ to prevent the affected area from drying
lotion, aloe vera
Cover the area with ______ and avoid some putting ______ because it is important that the burned area is exposed to air
bandage, pressure
Immediately call ______
911
Protect the burned person from other _______, if the person is burned by the ______ make sure to turn off the power source
harm, electricity
Make sure the person is _______ and if not you may apply ______
breathing, cpr
Remove some ______, _____ and other items that can cause tightness
jewelry, belts
______ the burn with gauze or a clean cloth
cover
Lift the wound area above_____level if possible
heart
Prepare for signs of shock like _____ pulse, _____breathing and cool clammy skin
weak, shallow