Burn treatment starts immediately after an injury occurs and can last weeks, months, or even years, depending on its severity. The correct first aid and medical support can prevent infection, optimise healing time, and reduce the chance of scarring.
Here’s what you need to know about managing a burn as it heals.
Do you know what dressing to put on a burn and why? We take you through the different types of burn dressings available and offer guidance on which one to choose to promote healing and prevent infection.
Burns and scalds can happen any time, anywhere. Knowing how to use the contents of your burns first aid kit is vital to quickly and safely treating burns in an emergency. We cover everything you need to know here.
Do you know what should be in a burn first aid kit? We cover all the essential items needed to provide fast and effective burncare in an emergency, whether you’re at home or in the workplace. Make sure you’re prepared to safely treat time-critical burns or scalds as soon as needed!
For those who work in the emergency services, or an A&E department, Bonfire Night, as well as the days and weeks leading up to it, usually means a significant spike in workload. And the reason hardly needs to be said: fireworks are dangerous.
A burn or a scald are one of the UK's most common injuries that require emergency treatment. Correct first aid must be administered as soon as possible. The faster a burn is cooled, the lower the risk there will be of scarring and damage to the skin.
