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, joints). It’s caused by chemicals, electricity, or smoke inhalation. Breathing difficulties or severe pain occur. Quick action can prevent complications and promote healing. Stay prepared, act fast, and when in doubt, seek medical care. Dr Best