Apply a Dressing to the Burn

• Hold the dressing in place with one hand and use the other hand to wrap the bandages around the limbs or the body.
• Wrap the bandages in the opposite directions until the dressing is completely covered.
• Tie the tails into a knot over the outer edge of the dressing. The dressing should be applied lightly over the burn. Ensure that dressing is applied firmly enough to prevent it from slipping.
• Use the cleanest improvised dressing material available if a dressing is not available or if it is not large enough for the entire wound.

Take the Following Precautions:

• DO NOT place the dressing over the face or genital area.
• DO NOT break the blisters.
• DO NOT apply grease or ointments to the burns.
• DO NOT attempt to decontaminate skin where blisters have formed.

Electrical Burns

Check for both an entry and exit burn from the passage of electricity through the body. Exit burns may appear on any area of the body despite location of entry burn.

Chemical Burns

Flush the burns with large amounts of water and cover with a dry dressing.