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  • What should you do for a burn

    • Remove rings or other tight items.

  • Remove rings or other tight items.
  • Bandage the burn.
  • Cool the burn.
  • If needed, take a nonprescription pain reliever, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).
  • Take a cool bath or shower for 10 minutes to cool down the burnt area of skin.

    • Cool the burn.!

    How to Treat a Burn

    Depending on the severity of a burn, which is based on depth and size, you might need to see a doctor or call 911. Regardless of the severity of the injury, follow these steps to immediately treat a burn:

    1. Flush the burned area with cool running water for several minutes
    2. Call 911 for a severe burn (see below to learn if your burn is severe)
    3. Apply a burn ointment or spray for pain
    4. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain relief if necessary

    Cool the Burn

    Stop the burning process by running the burn under cool water for at least five minutes.

    Do not use ice to cool a burn as it can lead to further injury and hypothermia. Avoid spraying burns with high pressure, just let the water run over the burned area for as long as you can.

    If an ambulance is coming, don't stop cooling the burn with running water until the ambulance arrives.

    When to Call 911

    Call 911 if there is charring (blackened skin) or blistering (bubbles on the skin) in the following areas:

    • The face
    • The genitals
    • All the way around a wrist, arm, leg or ankle
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