burn.ppt
TRANSCRIPT
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Burns
Fire
Steam
Chemical
Electricity
Radiation
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Types
Superficial Burns Partial Thickness BurnsDeep Burn -
TYPES
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FIRST AID
To stop burning by flooding the injured part with cold water for at least 10 minutesGently remove any jewelry, watches, belts and constricting clothing form the injured area before it begins to swellCover the area with sterile dressing or any clean, non-fluffy material and bandage loosely. A plastic bag makes a good temporary covering.In case of severe burn (3rd degree burn) take steps to minimize shock and monitor ABC. Make arrangements for immediate removal to hospital -
To stop burning by flooding the injured part with cold water for at least 10 minutes
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Chemical Burns
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FIRST AID
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Cover the area with sterile dressing or any clean, non-fluffy material and bandage loosely. A plastic bag makes a good temporary covering
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Do not!
Do not break the blister. It will increase chance of infection
Do not use adhesive dressing or a tape on the skin
Do not apply lotions, ointments or fats to the injury
Do not remove any thing sticking to the burn
Do not use cotton wool or any other fluffy material
Do not apply ice directly to burn
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Rule of Nine
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Serious Burns
2nd degree burns which are larger than the palm of the casualty
All 3rd degree burns
Burns on face, joint or genitals
If the area burnt is larger than 9% there is always the possibility of shock!
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BURN TO BE SEEN BY A DOCTOR
2ND DEGREE BURNS WHICH ARE LARGER THAN THE PALM OF THE CASUALTYALL 3RD DEGREE BURNSBURNS ON FACE, JOINT OR GENITALSIF THE AREA BURNT IS LARGER THAN 9% THERE IS ALWAYS THE POSSIBILITY OF SHOCK! -
Stop, Drop, Roll