Essential First Aid Steps

4/30/2021 (Permalink)

Burn First Aid Steps

If your commercial building in Chicago, IL, is impacted by a fire, there are a lot of fire damage steps to go through before going back to normal. However, your first priority should always be the safety of the building's occupants and yourself. Call in fire restoration experts to help you deal with the aftermath and ensure everyone is safe and any injuries are treated.
However, in the event someone is burned, it's important to tend to it promptly to avoid further issues. Learn these essential burn first aid steps to be prepared for any burns in the event of a fire. No matter how minor the burn, it's still important to get medical attention just in case.

1. Remove Jewelry or Outer Items
Before being able to treat a burn, you need to make sure that any outer items, such as rings, watches or bracelets are removed. In the event the burn swells up, this will stop these items from getting stuck or causing discomfort.

2. Cool the Skin
Any skin affected by any fire damage injury should be cooled immediately to prevent further burning. To cool the skin, simply use cool water on the skin directly or with a cold compress until the pain either decreases or goes away completely. If the pain is not completely gone after this step, consider applying a moisturizer like aloe vera to relieve pain.

3. Use Loose Bandages 

Loosely bandaging the skin will keep the area clean as it begins to heal. Be sure the gauze you are using is sterile to prevent any infections and loosely wrap the affected area.

4. Relieve Lingering Pain
With more severe or painful burns, these steps may not fully ease the pain. Although you should be sure to seek medical attention to address any further issues, over-the-counter pain medication may begin to help you deal with the pain.
Although a fire damage incident can be overwhelming, it's important to go through these first aid steps and get medical attention if necessary before beginning building restoration.