HOW TO MANAGE A BURN: STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ✍🏻📝 Burns can be painful and may lead to complications if not handled properly. Here’s how to manage a burn effectively: 📌 Stop the Burning Process – Remove the person from the heat source. If clothing is on fire, use stop, drop, and roll. Do not peel off stuck clothing. 📌 Cool the Burn – Run cool (not ice-cold) water over the burn for 10–15 minutes to reduce pain and limit skin damage. Avoid ice. 📌 Assess the Severity – First-degree: Red, painful, no blisters. Second-degree: Blisters, swelling, intense pain. Third-degree: Charred or white skin, may be numb. 📌 Cover the Burn – Use a clean, non-stick bandage or sterile gauze. Avoid cotton balls, butter, toothpaste, or oils. 📌 Relieve Pain & Swelling – Take over-the-counter pain relievers and elevate the burned area if possible. 📌 Watch for Infection – Seek help if there’s increased redness, pus, swelling, or fever. 📌 Get Medical Help If: The burn is large, deep, or on sensitive areas (face, hands, feet, joint