Burns/scalds

Burns and Scalds

1. Stop the burn 

• remove saturated clothes as long as they are not stuck to the skin, don’t forget the nappy! 

2. Cool the burn 

• use cool running water, if none is available us any clear liquid 
• if the burn is on their trunk or it is a young baby, use lukewarm water 

3. Cover the burn 

• cover with a non-stick dressing, gladwrap works well 

IMMEDIATELY RUN COOL WATER OVER THE BURN FOR 20 MINUTES 

When to call an ambulance 

• significant pain, severe injury 
• the burn involves your child’s eyes 
• the burn area is larger than your child’s arm