Burns — Minor to Severe

Classify burns by degree, cool them correctly, know what never to put on a burn, manage chemical and electrical burns differently, and recognise when to evacuate urgently.

How to treat chemical burns from household and industrial chemicals — including correct dilution technique, which chemicals require special treatment, and what not to do.

How to treat electrical burns, why they are more serious than they appear, how to assess entry and exit wounds, and when to call emergency services.

How inhalation burns and smoke inhalation injure the airway and lungs, how to recognise the signs, and what to do before emergency services arrive.

How to manage burn wounds to prevent infection during treatment and recovery — including dressing techniques, warning signs of infection, and when to seek medical help.