Burns caused by phosphorus

, Differ in that phosphorus on the air flashes and the burn turns out combined - thermal and chemical (acid). The burned part of the body should be immersed in water, and the pieces of phosphorus can be removed under the water with a stick, cotton wool, etc. You can wash off the pieces of phosphorus with a strong stream of water. After washing, the burnt surface is treated with a 5% solution of copper sulfate, then covered with a sterile dry dressing. The use of fat, ointments is contraindicated, since they contribute to the absorption of phosphorus.