Things to Do

• Before giving first aid, consider how extensively burned the victim is and try to determine the depth of the most serious part of the burn. Then treat the entire burn accordingly.
• If the burn does not heal normally, get medical advice.
• For extensive but superficial burns, keep dressings clean and dry and change them as needed.

• Before giving first aid, consider how extensively burned the victim is and try to determine the depth of the most serious part of the burn. Then treat the entire burn accordingly.
• If the burn does not heal normally, get medical advice.
• For extensive but superficial burns, keep dressings clean and dry and change them as needed.
• If signs of infection develop get medical help immediately. Signs of infection include increased pain, redness, swelling, drainage from the burn, swollen lymph nodes, or red streaks spreading from the burn toward the heart. Make sure the victim is up-to-dat