How should you treat a burn in the first aid setting?

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How should you treat a burn in the first aid setting?

Cooling with cool running water for at least 10 minutes helps limit tissue damage by removing heat from the skin and reduces pain. After cooling, cover the burn with a clean nonstick dressing to protect it from infection and keep a suitable surface for healing. Avoid applying creams or ice, since creams can trap heat or irritate tissue and ice can cause further tissue damage. Ice directly on a burn can lead to frostbite and worsen injury. Wrapping the burn tightly with gauze can impede circulation, so dressings should be loose and nonstick. Breaking blisters increases infection risk and slows healing, so avoid popping them.

Cooling with cool running water for at least 10 minutes helps limit tissue damage by removing heat from the skin and reduces pain. After cooling, cover the burn with a clean nonstick dressing to protect it from infection and keep a suitable surface for healing. Avoid applying creams or ice, since creams can trap heat or irritate tissue and ice can cause further tissue damage. Ice directly on a burn can lead to frostbite and worsen injury. Wrapping the burn tightly with gauze can impede circulation, so dressings should be loose and nonstick. Breaking blisters increases infection risk and slows healing, so avoid popping them.

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