You arrive at the scene of an incident. There's been an engine fire. What should you do to help someone whose hands and arms have been burnt?

Explanation

"After ensuring the scene is safe, your priorities are to cool the burns with a clean, cool, non-toxic liquid and then to check the casualty for shock. Don't remove anything sticking to the burns, as this could cause further injury and infection."

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Accepted Answer

Douse the burns thoroughly with clean, cool liquid

Question Category: Band 1 road procedure

You arrive at the scene of an incident. There's been an engine fire. What should you do to help someone whose hands and arms have been burnt?