Authors: Rami Mossad Ibrahim, MD, Elisabeth Lauritzen, MD, Frederik Gulmark, Hansen Med. Stud., Anne Mosebo, Med. Stud., Magnus Balslev Avnstorp, MD and Rikke Holmgaard, MD, PhD

Initial acute treatment

Begin rinsing immediately for 20-30 minutes

Rinsing will cool the wound and have a pain-relieving effect
The temperature of the water should be approximately 15ºC, but can be adjusted by the patient
To avoid hypothermia, the temperature should not go below 8ºC
Rinsing only has an effect within the first three hours after the injury
Rinse can be prolonged if the damage is limited to the hands. There is no risk of hypothermia
In cases where the patient is intubated, rising for 20-30 minutes is adequate

Remove loose skin and bullae

Remove with scissors and tweezers
Do not leave loose skin as this may cause infection

Wash

Thoroughly wash burned areas with water and neutral soap for 10 minutes

Acknowledgements

Illustrators: Anne Mosebo, Med. Stud.

Cleaning the burn

Initial acute treatment

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