In everyday life and at work, the most frequent burns are thermal and chemical, as well as electric shock. They are superficial and deep. For superficial burns, which are up to 12% in area, and at deep-to 6% of the body surface, the overwhelming majority of cases are favorable. If the burnt surface has a large area, then shock can develop, and then burn disease.

The life of the victim, especially if the burn is heavy, depends on quickly and correctly taken measures. Therefore, before the arrival of the ambulance immediately begin to provide first aid.

AT THERMAL BURNS, extinguish the fire as soon as possible. But remember: you can not shoot down the flame with unprotected hands.

A man in burning clothes usually starts to rush about, run. Take the most drastic measures to stop it, as the movement helps inflate the flame.

Inflammable clothing quickly rip, discard or extinguish, pouring water from a bucket, a pelvis, even better from a hose, and in winter, sprinkled with snow. On a person in burning clothes, you can also throw a thick cloth, blanket, tarpaulin. However, keep in mind: when burning clothing is pressed against the skin, the high temperature affects it for a longer time and, therefore, a deeper burn is possible. To prevent this, immediately after the elimination of the flame, remove the cloth that has been thrown over.

A person in burning clothing should never be wrapped in the head, as this can lead to airway damage and poisoning by toxic combustion products.

To reduce the time of overheating of tissues and prevent a severe burn, immediately after eliminating the fire, start pouring the affected surface with cold water or overlay the snow for 15-20 minutes. This helps reduce pain and prevent swelling of the tissues.

Form the bubbles in any case, do not open, so as not to infect the burn wound infection.

Burned surface can not be sprinkled, lubricated with medicinal products and other means, as this complicates further treatment.

If the burnt surface is not large, apply a dry sterile bandage on it, using a bandage or gauze. For extensive lesions, cover the patient with ironed towels, sheets or clean linen. Give him 1-2 tablets of analgin.

Special attention and cautious treatment is required for victims who burn with another trauma, for example, a fracture of the limb. In such situations, it is necessary to impose a tire before the arrival of the ambulance.