BURNS
General Instructions
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DO NOT break blisters.
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DO NOT apply anything to burns.
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Never remove burned or melted clothing from burned skin.
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DO NOT try to clean burned skin.
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Treat for shock.
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Always transport to hospital if two (2) areas of the body (hands, face,
feet, neck or genitals) are burned, if a small child, or elderly person.
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Notify parents and school nurse.
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Call 911 or local emergency response team.
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Take or send a copy of medical information with student to hospital.
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A detailed incident report should be initiated immediately.
Medical evaluation should be sought even if not deemed an emergency.
Electrical
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Never approach student, until you are sure the scene is safe, or power
is turned off.
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Begin CPR, if needed and you are a trained in CPR.
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Cover burns with dry, sterile dressing, and treat for shock.
Chemical
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Put on gloves, mask, and gown, before applying first aid.
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Flush area with a lot of water.
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If eye is burned by a chemical:
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turn student on side.
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flush eye with water from nasal bridge to outer corner of eye for a minimum
of 10-15 minutes.
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DO NOT apply ice.
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Remove student’s clothing if there are chemicals on them.
Heat Burns
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Cool the burn area with a lot of cool, not cold water.
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DO NOT apply ice.
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Apply wet cloths to areas that can’t be immersed in water.
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Elevate affected area to reduce swelling, if possible.
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