Don’t Get Burned By Summer Sun (Part 2)

First Aid for sunburn

Sunburns can be very serious. Ranging from mild discomfort to severe burning over a large portion of the body, extreme sunburn can be further complicated by heatstroke. For minor sunburn, St. John Ambulance suggests the following first aid:

1. Check the casualty thoroughly to determine the extent and severity of the burn.
2. Get out of the sun immediately.
3. Cover the burn with a wet towel or gently sponge the area with cool water to relieve pain.
4. Pat the skin dry and apply medicated sunburn ointment or lotion. Apply according to directions on the package and watch for warning signs of an allergic reaction.
5. Protect burnt areas from further exposure to the sun.
6. Don’t break blisters – doing so may promote infection. If large areas of the skin begin to blister, seek medical help.
7. If the casualty begins to vomit or develops a fever, give first aid for heatstroke and get medical help.

First Aid for heatstroke

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