ANS----Wash the Burn with Cold water, Use an Antiseptic-----EXPLANATION----- A burn is a very bad and disgusting thing along with an irritating as well.....At the same time A burn might cause a damage to ur body immune and defence. So it should be taken care of-----ADVICE----- Do the first aid, But if the burn is heavy, and swelling is much, Do consult a doctor

Answered by Dhrubajyoti , an ibibo Advisor, at 1:55 AM on October 01, 2007

If the accident involves fire or explosion, there is all possibility that the victim might suffer from burn injuries. If the victim is seriously burned, technically called third degree burn, then you should lose no time in getting medical help, in this situation you cant do much about it. However if the burn is not very serious, initial first aid can help in providing some relief to the victim until appropriate medical assistance is available. Shift the victim away from the source of the fire and run cold water over the burn for about fifteen to thirty minutes. If there is any loose fragment of cloth or any other particle sticking to the burned area, remove it gently. Once the burning sensation reduces, stop running the water and cover the burned area with a clean cotton cloth.

Answered by mrmister , an ibibo Citizen, at 9:03 PM on September 30, 2007

there are three classifications of first-degree burn, second-degree burn and third-degree burn will help you determine emergency care: First-degree burn------ The least serious burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin is burned.Treat a first-degree burn as a minor burn unless it involves substantial portions of the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks, or a major joint. Second-degree burn------ When the first layer of skin has been burned through and the second layer of skin (dermis) also is burned. if these are not more than 2 or 3 inches treat them as minor burns only. For minor burns, including second-degree burns limited to an area no larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter, take the following action: * Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cold running water for at least 5 minutes, or until the pain subsides. If this is impractical, immerse the burn in cold water or cool it with cold compresses. Cooling the burn reduces swelling by conducting heat away from the skin. Don't put ice on the burn. * Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage. Don't use fluffy cotton, which may irritate the skin. Wrap the gauze loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. Bandaging keeps air off the burned skin, reduces pain and protects blistered skin. * Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Minor burns usually heal without further treatment. * Don't use ice. Putting ice directly on a burn can cause frostbite, further damaging your skin. * Don't break blisters. Broken blisters are vulnerable to infection. Third degree burns------ The most serious burns are painless and involve all layers of the skin. Fat, muscle and even bone may be affected. these require immediate medicla attention... take him to emergency unit in the hospital

Answered by keerthy , an ibibo Advisor, at 8:28 PM on September 24, 2007