Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 113 / 626
Si en un accidente de circulación un herido presenta quemaduras en un brazo, ¿qué actuación de auxilio es correcta?
If a person injured in a road accident has burns on one arm, what is the correct first aid?
- APinchar o cortar las ampollas y aplicar una pomada acuosa.Burst or cut the blisters and apply a water-based cream.
- BQuitar las ropas que hayan quedado adheridas a la piel quemada para evitar infecciones.Remove clothes stuck to the burnt skin to prevent infection.
- CMantener elevada la zona quemada y refrescarla con agua fría.Keep the burnt area raised and cool it with cold water.
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- CMantener elevada la zona quemada y refrescarla con agua fría.Keep the burnt area raised and cool it with cold water.
Explanation
Keeping the burnt area raised and cooling it with cold water is correct. This helps reduce swelling and pain, and cools the burn so that it does not get worse. Use cold water, but not ice-cold, for at least 10–20 minutes.
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