Myth Busters

❌ Myth: You should apply ice to a burn

✔️ Truth: Applying ice to a burn is a myth that can cause further damage to the tissue. Instead, you should put the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes. This will help significantly reduce tissue damage, hasten wound re-epithelialisation (healing) and reduce scarring. If you can, remove loose clothing and jewellery from the casualty, however it is very important not to remove anything stuck to the burn.

If you would like to learn more about dealing with burns, you can book on to one of our First Aid courses. If this is something you are interested in, please contact us on 0117 957 5154 or training@logicshesolutions.co.uk