Burns

Sasuke's face.
Our clan has the strongest fire attacks, so we know a thing or two about treating burns.

A burn is damage that occurs becase of contact with fire, chemicals or electricity. There are 2 main types of burns, major and minor.

Features of a minor burn:

  • Redness of skin (similar to a sunburn)
  • Pain
  • Blisters
  • A maximum of 8 centimeters width of damaged skin

If the symptoms are any worse than those above, it is called a major burn.

Treatment

Major burns

Major burns need emergency treatment.

  1. Protect the burned person from further damage! Remove them from the dangerous area if needed, but make sure you stay safe !
  2. Make sure the hurt person is breathing.
  3. Remove any clothing items around the burned area.
  4. Cover the burn area with a cool, damp bandage or a cloth.
  5. Raise the burned area above the heart level, if possible.
  6. Call 000.

Minor burns

A minor burn doesn't usually need emergency care.

  1. Placing a damp, cool towel over the area can help soothe the skin, if needed. Otherwise, run some cool (not ice!) water over the hurt area.
  2. Remove clothing from the burned area.
  3. Be careful not to pop any blisters.
  4. Apply lotion if the area is dry and cooled down. Aloe vera is great for burns!
  5. Cover the burn with a bandage to protect the wound.