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FIRST
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AID MEASURES
Measures to take after serious burns or scalding
• There is an acute risk of hypothermia and shock. Immediately call the rescue services!
• Immediately extinguish burning clothes with water or suffocate the fames with a heavy banket.
• In case of burns: Leave clothing on the body.
• In case of scalding: Immediately remove clothing from the body.
• Cool the affected areas with cold water for at least 15 minutes until the pain subsides.
• Afterwards, cover the affected area with a sterile Metalline burn sheet. Pace the side coated with
Metalline onto the damaged skin and affix lightly with a gauze bandage or a trianguar bandage.
• Do not use any "home remedies" such as ointments, powders, oils, disinfectants, etc.!
Measures to take after light burns or scalding
• In case of burns: Only remove clothing from the body if it doesn't stick.
• In case of scalding: Immediately remove clothing from the body.
• Cool the affected areas with cold water for at least 15 minutes until the pain subsides.
• Allow minor burns or scalding without any blister formation to heal in fresh air, do not cover with a
band-aid or bandage.