How to do First Aid for a Burn

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How to do First Aid for a burn can be very useful.

How to do First Aid for a Burn. All the things you need to treat a burn and soothe it for less pain later.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

The very basic step is to run the burn under cold water. While doing this asses the burn. A first degree burn is just a red spot with pain, while a second degree will blister later. If you can't feel anything and you know you are burned go to the doctor immediately. You have a third degree burn, and these ALWAYS require medical treatment. Also a little side note, never use a ice cube to cool the burn. Burns can become frostbite injuries if you use ice to cool it.
Step 2

Next you will want to apply a loose bandage, that does not self adhere to your skin. This will keep the burn from coming in contact with the air or potential harm for proper first aid for a burn.
Step 3

To relieve pain take asprin or other over the counter measures. First aid for a burn does not require anything else than to just relieve the pain while the burn heals.
Step 4

To help soothe the burn and possible heal it faster put some aloe vera extract onto it (this is especailly good for sunburns). If you have a second degree burn do not apply any lotion of any type to it if the blisters have been broken. This will only help to lead to infection. Other salves to try are honey, chamomile lotion, and lavender oil. Just put onto the burn and apply a clean bandage.
Step 5

You can also try a soak in cool milk as well. For first aid for a burn just soak it about 20 minutes in the milk. Next give it a quick rinse with cool water. The fats and lipids in the milk will help the burn to heal.

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