The aim of first aid is to reduce the ongoing damage by shortening the exposure to
heat; this involves:
• Removing the source by extinguishing the flames, e.g. by rolling along the ground
(‘stop, drop and roll’), by using blankets, water or fire extinguishers as appropriate.
Clothing that was burnt or soaked in the hot liquid retains heat and should be
removed immediately.
• Cooling the burnt skin for 10 min or until the pain stops, but being watchful for
hypothermia (‘cool the burn, warm the patient’). Cooling a burn has been shown to
be effective in increasing perfusion and reducing protein denaturation in the
injured area if done within 30 min. After 3 h, this has no value other than reducing
pain. Do not use ice.
heat; this involves:
• Removing the source by extinguishing the flames, e.g. by rolling along the ground
(‘stop, drop and roll’), by using blankets, water or fire extinguishers as appropriate.
Clothing that was burnt or soaked in the hot liquid retains heat and should be
removed immediately.
• Cooling the burnt skin for 10 min or until the pain stops, but being watchful for
hypothermia (‘cool the burn, warm the patient’). Cooling a burn has been shown to
be effective in increasing perfusion and reducing protein denaturation in the
injured area if done within 30 min. After 3 h, this has no value other than reducing
pain. Do not use ice.
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