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Review
. 2004 Jun 19;328(7454):1487-9.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7454.1487.

First aid and treatment of minor burns

Jackie Hudspith  1 , Sukh Rayatt
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Review

First aid and treatment of minor burns

Jackie Hudspith et al. BMJ. .
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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
A superficial scald suitable for management in primary care
Figure 2
Figure 2
Burnshield is a cooling gel used to cover burn and reduce pain
Figure 3
Figure 3
Large blister on thenar eminence restricting movement of hand (top). Blister is de-roofed using aseptic technique (bottom)
Figure 3
Figure 3
Large blister on thenar eminence restricting movement of hand (top). Blister is de-roofed using aseptic technique (bottom)
Figure 5
Figure 5
Superficial scald burn on side of neck (top left) is cleaned and then a layer of Jelonet applied over it (top right). Gauze square dressings on top of the Jelonet (bottom left) are held in place with a Netelast type of dressing (bottom right)
Figure 5
Figure 5
Superficial scald burn on side of neck (top left) is cleaned and then a layer of Jelonet applied over it (top right). Gauze square dressings on top of the Jelonet (bottom left) are held in place with a Netelast type of dressing (bottom right)
Figure 5
Figure 5
Superficial scald burn on side of neck (top left) is cleaned and then a layer of Jelonet applied over it (top right). Gauze square dressings on top of the Jelonet (bottom left) are held in place with a Netelast type of dressing (bottom right)
Figure 5
Figure 5
Superficial scald burn on side of neck (top left) is cleaned and then a layer of Jelonet applied over it (top right). Gauze square dressings on top of the Jelonet (bottom left) are held in place with a Netelast type of dressing (bottom right)
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