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Which is the first step you should take in caring for a person with burns?


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Answer: No matter how bad the burns are you should cool the burns, make sure the person is breathing and the persons blood is circulating and has a clear airway.  Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes as soon as possible after the injury. Then Cover the area with a sterile bandage or a clean loose cloth.

Explanation: Don't use ice, ice water or even very cold water.

Don't treat an open burn with water.

Don't apply butter, ointments or sprays.

Don't remove clothing that is stuck to the skin or try to peel away dead or blistered skin.

Put cold water on it or ice water