Day 13: Treat a Burn the Right Way
🌍 Today is World First Aid Day — a day to celebrate the skills that save lives. First aid isn’t just for responders and paramedics. It’s for all of us.
To mark the day, we’re sharing one simple but powerful message from St John First Aid Trainer and Event Responder Leanne:
đź’§ Cool the burn under running water for 20 minutes.
It may feel like forever, but it’s the most effective way to:
• Ease pain
• Reduce blistering
• Lower the risk of infection
🚫 Don’t use ice, vegetables or fruit (like cucumber or tomato), aloe vera, or cotton wool — they can make the injury worse.
âś… Do cover the burn with clean cling film or a sterile, non-stick dressing.
⚠️ Always seek urgent medical help for burns to the face, airway, hands, feet, or genitals, or if the burn is large or deep.
👉 This World First Aid Day, celebrate by learning the skills that make the biggest difference. Being ready means knowing what to do before an emergency happens.
Find out more at: https://www.stjohnsa.com.au/resources/first-aid-facts
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