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What do I do if I spilled boiling water on me?

What do I do if I spilled boiling water on me?

Remove the heat source to prevent further injury. Apply cool running water to cool the area for at least 20 minutes. Don’t use ice, iced water, or greasy substances. Keep the person warm during this process to maintain appropriate body temperature.

What do you do when you just burned yourself?

How to treat a first-degree, minor burn

  1. Cool the burn. Immediately immerse the burn in cool tap water or apply cold, wet compresses.
  2. Apply petroleum jelly two to three times daily.
  3. Cover the burn with a nonstick, sterile bandage.
  4. Consider taking over-the-counter pain medication.
  5. Protect the area from the sun.

What should I not do to treat a burn from boiling water?

What should I not do to treat a burn from boiling water? 1 Ice (ice can damage the tissue around the burn) 2 Ice water (if the burn is big enough, ice water can send the person into shock) 3 Butter or oil (can hold in the heat and/or lead to infection) 4 Anything frozen.

What should you do if you spill hot water on your skin?

Running water over it can damage the skin and may increase the likelihood of scarring or complicating damage. Do not use hot water because it can irritate the burn. Wash the burn with a mild soap. Avoid using any disinfectants, such as hydrogen peroxide. These can slow healing.

Can a hot water spill cause a burn?

Burns caused by scalding hot water are one of the most common household accidents. A hot drink, hot bathwater or hot water from the stove can easily spill onto the skin and scald it.

How long does it take for a boiling water burn to heal?

Side effects from boiling water burns. Scald burns take time to heal. While mild cases can take days, more severe cases can take weeks to fully heal. If you begin to notice shock symptoms or signs of infection, or if your burn is larger than three inches, seek immediate medical attention.