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 Apply
clean, cold water to the whole burn area
as soon as possible - seconds can count
with burns. keep cold water running over
the burn until pain subsides sufficiently
- up to 15 minutes.
If the skin is unbroken
or blistered then cover with a loose dry
dressing. If the burn exceeds 3-5 inches
(10-12 cm) in diameter or the skin is broken
then consult your doctor or the local A
& E Department as soon as possible.
Treat the associated pain with a strong
painkiller.
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