What To Do When Burned Get medical help if: - Burn is second-
degree - Burn covers more than 5% of your body (even if it is
only a first-degree burn) - Stop the heat immediately. The
faster you cool the burn, the less severe the injury. Flushing
with cool water is best, but if necessary, use a cold non-
alcoholic beverage. Don't use ice, and don't use salt water. -
Remove clothing, rings, belts, shoes, before swelling occurs. -
For chemical burns, flush the area for 20 minutes with cool
water. - Cover the burn with a sterile dressing or band aid. -
Elevate the burned limb to relieve swelling and soreness. - Loss
of body heat is a concern with burns covering a large area.
Cover the injured person with a dry sheet for warmth. Here's
what NOT to do: - Do not apply butter, grease, or ointment. - Do
not break blisters. - Do not remove clothing that sticks to
burn. Cut clothing away if necessary. - Burn Pain Management