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Burns

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  1. Cool immediately for 10–20 minutesLukewarm, gently running water. Cool the burn, not the person: stop if they get cold, especially children and older people. (Some countries advise 20 minutes.)
  2. Remove clothing/jewelleryCarefully remove clothing and jewellery — unless stuck to the skin. Don't force it.
  3. Cover the woundCover with a clean, non-fluffy dressing or cling film (don't wrap it around the limb).
  4. WarningWhat NOT to doNo ice, butter, toothpaste or lotion. Don't pop blisters. No sticky dressings.
  5. Call 112 forLarge burns, breathing problems or smoke inhaled, or signs of shock.
  6. See a doctor urgently forA burn larger than a palm, a chemical or electrical burn, burns on the face, hands, joints or genitals, and burns in children or older people.

Checked in October 2026 against the guidelines of the Red Cross, the Dutch Resuscitation Council (2025), the European Resuscitation Council, the Dutch public health institute RIVM and the NHS. This does not replace a first-aid course. If a life is in danger: call 112 straight away.

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