What are burns? Injuries due to improper handling of crackers. Common heat injuries due to fire, hot liquids, steam Burns due to extreme heat through skin contact Severe burns affect muscles, fat and bones Older people/ children - particularly vulnerable Categories of burns First, second and third degree Categorization depends on severity of tissue damage Check extent of burn before deciding self treatment Seek help if burn is over a couple of inches in diameter, or If it involves large sections of the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks, or a major joint First-degree burns Injuries are superficial / mild Swelling& redness of the injured area Pain develops No blisters seen Burned area becomes white on touch Takes 3-6 days to heal Treatment Remove patient from heat source Remove the burnt clothing Run cool water over burnt area Gently clean the injured area Gently dry Apply anti biotic such as Silver Sulphadiazine Use a sterile bandage to cover burns Take tetanus vaccina...