There may also be small blisters, and swelling in and around the area of injury. The skin is usually still intact, but may appear to be red, very warm or hot to touch and painful. First-Degree Burns These burns involve the outer-most layer of skin and are usually associated with sunburn or a flash burn. Burns can progress in the first few days-blisters may form or burns can become deeper (this is what happens when a sunburn blisters the next day.) How these types of burns are treated initially will determine the most successful outcome.
Burns are primarily divided into three categories: first-degree (superficial burns), second-degree (partial thickness burns) and third-degree (full thickness burns). Remain calm and provide the operator with the necessary information to get the EMS personnel to you. Remember, if you call 911 using a cell phone, you may or may not get the local 911 for the area you may be in. For large burns, or if you think the individual’s life is in danger, call 911.
If you are concerned, seek medical attention as soon as possible. In fact, even a small burn has the potential to become infected. Initial First Aid Treatment for Minor Burns When a burn injury occurs, it causes a break in the skin and can lead to an infection if not treated appropriately. Please call (337) 470-BURN (2876) to speak with one of our team members. These instructions DO NOT take the place of being seen by a Lourdes medical professional.
1ST DEGREE BURN HOW TO
For your convenience, we’ve listed instructions on how to care for both minor and more serious burns immediately following the incident.
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