First Aid For Cuts And Burns
Guidelines And Tips For Safety
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Cuts and burns
Minor cuts and most first degree burns can be treated at home with first aid guidelines and tips for safety.
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Burns
Cool the burn with running water for 20 minutes after the injury. Use a cool compress if running water is not available.
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Protect the burn
Do not apply butter, oil, lotion or creams. Cover the burn with sterile, non-adhesive bandage or clean cloth.
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Antibiotic ointments
These can help in preventing infections. Apply them on the burn and cover with sterile, non-fluffy dressing.
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Treat pain
Take over-the-counter pain reliever as recommended by an expert for relief. Visit a doctor if pain does not subside.
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Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera can be effective in healing first & 2nd degree burns. It is anti-inflammatory and inhibits growth of bacteria.
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Honey
Topically applying honey can help in healing a minor burn. It has antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Visit a doctor
These are first aid guidelines only for 1st degree burns. In case you have severe pain or a worse burn, visit a doctor immediately.
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Cuts
Wash your hands before touching the wound to avoid infection. Try to stop the bleeding by applying gentle pressure with clean bandage.
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Clean the wound
Rinse wound with water to reduce infection risk. Wash around the wound with soap. The soap should not be on the wound.
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Petroleum jelly
Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to keep surface moist and prevent scarring. Avoid using ointments if they cause a rash.
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Cover the wound
Covering the wound keeps it clean. Apply a bandage, rolled gauze or gauze held in place with paper tape.
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Change dressing
Dressing needs to be done regularly. Change it especially if the wound becomes wet or dry.
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It is important especially if the wound is deep and dirty, or if you have not got one in the past five years.
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Watch for infection
Redness, increasing pain, drainage, warmth or swelling are signs of infection. Visit a doctor if you see them.
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