First aid: Awareness/Prevention: Burn Treatment Center: University of Iowa Health Care

Burn Treatment Center: Awareness and prevention

General burn first aid

Stop the burning process
- Smoother flames-stop, drop, and roll
- If chemical, (except lime) flush with water
Never use ice on burn
Cover burn area with plastic wrap.
Keep patient warm.
Get medical help immediately -- call 911.

Last modification date: Thu Oct 19 14:37:49 2006
URL: http://www.uihealthcare.com /depts/burntreatmentcenter/prevention/firstaid.html