Quick cooling can reduce pain and damage from minor burns.
Cool the burn under cool, not ice cold, running water for at least 10 minutes. Remove rings or tight items before swelling starts, then cover loosely with a clean, non stick dressing.
Pin Tip
Do not put ice, butter or ointments on a fresh burn.
When to Get Help
Call 911 or seek care for large burns, burns to the face, hands, feet or groin, chemical or electrical burns, or burns on young children and older adults.
Get Trained
This pin is for general education only and does not replace hands on training. Take a certified CPR and first aid course from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, and always call 911 in an emergency.