Burns:
|
BURN SEVERITY & DEPTH ? |
HOSPITAL TREATMENT |
|
Superficial |
More than 5% |
|
Partial Thickness |
More than 1% |
|
Full Thickness |
ALL |
% = approximately 1 hand
Treatment:
}Personal
safety
}Cool
area – 10
mins.
Chemical burns – 20
mins
}Keep
clean & covered
}Treat
for shock
}Remove
jewellery
(affected area)
}DO
NOT
– burst blisters, apply creams or ointments
}Seek
medical attention for partial & full thickness burns.
