Self-Treatment of Burns
W. Steven Pray, Ph.D., R.Ph.
US Pharmacist 27(4), 2002. © 2002 Jobson Publishing
Appropriate first aid for a burn depends on the cause. Burns may arise as a result of electrical contact or exposure to dangerous chemicals. You should remove the patient from the electrical source and seek immediate emergency room care for electrical burns. For chemical burns, you should remove any clothing containing chemical and flush the skin for at least 15 minutes with large amounts of water before seeking emergency care.