WHAT TO DO:

• Never under-estimate a burn. Immediately consult a doctor if there is a delay in recovery; if there is reason to worry of an infection; or if it concerns small children, the elderly or sick people;
• Should the situation be particularly grave, first of all, call FIRST AID ( call 118 ) and calmly explain to the operator all the details of the situation that could be of help at the moment of the call;
• Remove all clothing taking care not to afflict the injured area;
• Remove all jewellery –rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc... ;
• Apply compresses of cold water (15° C water temperature) every 15 minutes;
• Cover the burned area with well-cleaned wet cotton linen and wet without compressing;
• Have the subject laid down and covered, lest he/she suffer a drop in body temperature.

WHAT NOT TO DO:

• Do not remove any stuck-on clothing;
• Do not use any creams, ointments or disinfectants on the burned are;
• Do not use any oils, tomatoes, tooth paste or any other homemade remedy on the burned are;
• Do not pierce the blisters;
• Do not compress the burned area;
• Do not allow the injured person to drink any type of liquid.