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Depending on the size and degree of a burn, and the time you expect to wait before reaching a hospital, you should indeed cover it with loose fitting, sterile gauze or specific "burn dressings" that are designed to cover the burn but not adhere. In the event you can't find sterile guaze, protecting an open burn with clean white cloth will work too. The goal is to prevent damage and contamination, without adhering to the burned area. In cases where the size and degree of the burn, coupled with a long transit time cause you to become concerned about patient dehydration, you can consider covering 3rd degree burns or very large, open 2nd degree burns with Cling/Saran Wrap/Plastic Wrap, but I would avoid this unless dehydration was really a critical concern. In the field for a short time, do not cover burns with ointments -- they're hard to remove and tend to pick up dirt. Once undergoing post-first-aid treatment, the attending doctor/medic may opt for ointments such as Silvadine, but this isn't typically a field response unless you're not going to see primary care soon.
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∙ 13y agoNo, because it can cause the burn to get infected. Usually if the skin is not opened, a cool wet compress is best. Do not break open the blisters, because they act as a biological dressing. Do not apply butter or petroleum jelly to a burn.
An alternative would be toothpaste. It will produce a cooling effect due to the ingredients found in it which would probably reduce pain.
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∙ 15y agoYes, but you should place a dressing over the burn first, after cleaning it.
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∙ 13y agoIt's important to keep a burn clean. Cover the burn with a clean cloth such as a clean handkerchief or an item of clothing.
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∙ 10y agocan you use liquid bandage on small 2nd degree burn on nose
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∙ 13y agoNo
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Does plaster burn I was wondering if dried plaster would burn if lit on fire And also what plaster is consisted of?
gypsum plaster does not burn or catch fire. It is essentially rock.
Can you put a plaster on insect bites?
do you put a plaster on bites
Is there any way to remove dark spots or 'burn marks' after 30-inch chlorine tablets are left on the bottom of a gunite plaster pool?
The black (burn) marks show up on Gray plaster pools. White plaster pools will show up as a yellow or rust color. Remove the tabs and put them in a proper floating devise, the marks will go away in time. Try using wet and dry sand paper on the burn marks to reduce their visibility and roughened plaster.. additionally, tablets of any size should NEVER be placed or tossed into the pool or skimmer. K
What happens of you put plaster on a water balloon?
If you put plaster over a water balloon and freeze it, the water balloon will bulge out.
What effect does salicylic acid have on cut skin?
It will give you a nasty burn, a friend of mine accidentally put wart treatment on her cut instead of liquid plaster, and now has a nasty scar.
What do you put on a burn after it as dried out but not fully healed?
Assuming this is a first to second degree burn (as a third degree burn necessitates professional help), simply put some anti-bacterium cream and a plaster on the area. It'll naturally heal on it's own. Some people also hydrate the area as the cause the less possible wrinkles in the area, which is customary for burns.
What do you do if your tongue starts to bleed?
Put a plaster on it
Why did they use plaster walls in the himeji castle?
The japanese put white plaster on the walls because it is fireproof
What should you put on a hamster bite?
nothing just leve it to dry or put a plaster on
How do you use plaster in a sentence?
Jack went to hospital so they could put his broken leg in plaster.Jill had to plaster the wall to make it smooth. Jack made a plaster model of Buckingham palace.
Can you put a plaster over your nose stud?
yes to keep you calm
What do you not put on a burn?
Do not put butter or oils on a burn. Run the burn under cold water, that's all.
