Anil accidentally burns his forearm on a hot kitchen vessel. What is the correct immediate first-aid step to…

Anil accidentally burns his forearm on a hot kitchen vessel. What is the correct immediate first-aid step to take before applying any ointment?
  1. Pour cold running water over the burn continuously for 10 to 15 minutes
  2. Apply ice directly onto the burn until the area turns completely numb
  3. Cover the burn tightly with a woolen cloth to keep out air
  4. Pop any fluid-filled blisters that form on the skin

Solution

Holding a thermal burn under cool running water reduces skin temperature, stops heat from penetrating deeper into tissues, and relieves pain.

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