Mayo Clinic | First aid tips: How to treat minor burns - Mayo Clinic Health System @MayoClinic | Uploaded July 2024 | Updated October 2024, 5 days ago.
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Extremely hot water, stoves, fires, hot food and the sun can all cause burns, and knowing how to treat them is crucial. In this Mayo Clinic Health System video, we'll explain the different degrees of burns, from minor first-degree burns to severe third-degree burns, and provide essential tips for managing them at home. Learn the do's and don'ts of burn care, such as whether to pop blisters, use hot or cold water and how to properly dress a burn to promote healing and prevent infection.
Understanding when to seek professional medical help for a burn is just as important as immediate home treatment. We'll guide you through the signs that indicate a more serious burn, which may require emergency care. From recognizing infection symptoms to knowing when to call 911, this video equips you with the knowledge to act swiftly and effectively in burn situations.
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Extremely hot water, stoves, fires, hot food and the sun can all cause burns, and knowing how to treat them is crucial. In this Mayo Clinic Health System video, we'll explain the different degrees of burns, from minor first-degree burns to severe third-degree burns, and provide essential tips for managing them at home. Learn the do's and don'ts of burn care, such as whether to pop blisters, use hot or cold water and how to properly dress a burn to promote healing and prevent infection.
Understanding when to seek professional medical help for a burn is just as important as immediate home treatment. We'll guide you through the signs that indicate a more serious burn, which may require emergency care. From recognizing infection symptoms to knowing when to call 911, this video equips you with the knowledge to act swiftly and effectively in burn situations.
Request an appointment: mayoclinichealthsystem.org/request-appointment?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=sm&utm_campaign=mchs&utm_content=LIaqKI7B8EI
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