Survival Medicine: Burns

Burns



The following field treatment for burns relieves the pain somewhat, seems to help speed healing, and offers some protection against infection:

First, stop the burning process. Put out the fire by removing clothing, dousing with water or sand, or by rolling on the ground. Cool the burning skin with ice or water. For burns caused by white phosphorous, pick out the white phosphorous

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