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| DO'S AND DON'TS |
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- DO NOT apply ointment, butter, ice, medications, fluffy
cotton dressing, adhesive bandages, cream, oil spray, or any household remedy to a burn.
This can interfere with proper healing.
- DO NOT allow the burn to become contaminated. Avoid
breathing or Coughing on the burn.
- DO NOT disturb blistered or dead skin.
- DO NOT give the victim anything by mouth, if there is a
severe burn.
- DO NOT apply cold compresses and do not immerse a severe
burn in cold water. This can cause shock.
- DO NOT place a pillow under the victim's head if there is an
airway burn and he or she is lying down. This can close the airway.
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