Moderate burn

●Urgent

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Cool water 20 minutes. Cover loosely. Do not pop blisters. See doctor if worried.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT pop or drain blisters.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use ice, toothpaste, turmeric paste, or cooking oil.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stick fluffy cotton directly into open blister areas.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if burn is large, on face or genitals, or person seems very unwell.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Otherwise visit urgent care or doctor same day for dressing and tetanus advice.

Seek care for burns on face, hands, genitals, or if blisters are large or infection signs appear.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Moderate burns on hands, feet, face, or joints need professional assessment.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cool and cover. Do not apply home remedies or break blisters.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

Before you help: If possible, ask the person for permission before helping. If they cannot respond and are in danger, help anyway.

This content is in Draft and has not been professionally reviewed. Use alongside calling emergency services.

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