Basic First Aid Procedures for Burns

4/24/2021 (Permalink)

Basic burn first aid is a valuable skill for anyone to have.

When a fire breaks out in a commercial building, there is always the possibility of personal injury in addition to fire damage to property. A company should work to educate employees on how to handle burns, minor cases of smoke inhalation and instances of stress. Anything too serious such as severe burns or damaging respiratory injuries should be left to medical professionals. In these cases, the responsibility of employees is to call for emergency personnel and keep the patient comfortable. Basic burn first aid is a valuable skill for anyone to have.

The Treatment of Minor Burns

With burns, it is important to start with the basics. First, the person in the position of administering first aid should make sure the scene is safe. This includes watching out for areas of fire damage. The next step is to remove the injured person from the fire or hot element if possible and then cool down the burn, usually with cold water. Further treatment should proceed as follows:

• Gently remove any rings or jewelry near the burn
  
• Elevate the burned area if possible
  
• Do not break any blisters on the skin
  
• Apply a lotion containing aloe vera or other moisturizer
  
• Bandage the burn with sterile gauze
  
  

Mild pain relievers can be given to reduce pain. The injured person should also be monitored for signs of shock.

The Remediation of Property Damage
Soon after a business fire in Ballard, WA, fire restoration efforts should begin. A quality fire mitigation company has the necessary knowledge and equipment to deal with nearly every aspect of a fire. Trained technicians will start with a rapid inspection and assessment of the property and then proceed with a plan of action. They will work quickly and efficiently to restore the building to its original condition.
Both fire damage and injuries are often the unfortunate consequences of a fire. With proper actions, the scope of these negatives can be reduced.