Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 272 / 626
¿Qué medidas se deben adoptar al atender a un herido en accidente de tráfico que presenta quemaduras graves y extensas?
What should you do when helping a person injured in a road accident who has serious, extensive burns?
- ARefrigerar con agua la zona quemada.Cool the burnt area with water.
- BPinchar las ampollas producidas por las quemaduras.Burst the blisters caused by the burns.
- CAplicar pomadas adecuadas para quemaduras.Apply suitable burn creams.
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Correct answer
- ARefrigerar con agua la zona quemada.Cool the burnt area with water.
Explanation
For serious burns, cool the area with plenty of water (not ice-cold) to stop the heat and relieve the pain. Do not burst blisters or apply creams, because this increases the risk of infection.
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