FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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place the burned area under cold, running water
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apply butter, oil or mayonnaise to the burn
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break any blister that may form
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wrap the burned area tightly with a sterile guaze
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Detailed explanation-1: -1. Cool the burn under cold running water for at least 20 minutes. Cooling the burn will reduce pain, swelling and the risk of scarring.
Detailed explanation-2: -Immediately immerse the burn in cool tap water or apply cold, wet compresses. Do this for about 10 minutes or until the pain subsides. Apply petroleum jelly two to three times daily. Do not apply ointments, toothpaste or butter to the burn, as these may cause an infection.
Detailed explanation-3: -If you have a first-degree burn anywhere on your body or a second-degree burn less than 3 inches wide, follow these steps to treat it at home: Keep the burned area under cool running water or soak it in a cool bath for five to 30 minutes. Be sure the water is not icy cold. Cover the burn with a dry, sterile bandage.
Detailed explanation-4: -First-degree burns: Run cool water over the burn. Don’t apply ice. For sunburns, apply aloe vera gel. For thermal burns, apply antibiotic cream and cover lightly with gauze.