There are several instances and occurrences that burns can happen or inflict someone at any time, and knowing how best to treat a burn for whatever level of degree is important in all cases.
In many cases of burns, these are gotten from the most common factors like fires, including flames from candles, matches, and lighters, chemical and electrical burns, scalding from hot, boiling liquids, or perhaps just due to excessive sun exposure.
There are different levels of burns that you need to be familiar about so that you will know what type of treatment can immediately be given to the patient when the need arises, and these are the first-degree burns that show red, non blistered skin, the second-degree burns which have blisters and some thickening of the skin, and lastly the third-degree burn that shows a widespread thickness with a white, leathery appearance.
In general, the kind of treatment that is needed for burns depends more on the depth, area and location of the burn and in most cases those burns that includes significant parts like the eyes, mouth, hands, and genital areas should always be treated by medical professionals, even if they are mild, if they are as the size of your palm or larger.
The basics for major burns cases, second to third-degree burns, first aid is necessary before bringing to the emergency room, that is by taking the patient out from the burning area and taking off any burning material from him or her, and then call 911, and then keep the patient in a safe place, warm and still with the burned wrapped if possible in a clean sheet.
For minor burns, that is the first to second degree burns, wash the burned area with lukewarm water and take off any jewelry that can cause any obstruction, swelling or inflammation, and a topical antibiotic ointment can be applied to this burned area, not butter, and if there is a need to see a doctor or have tetanus shot then consider that as well.
Being cautious and ensuring safety all the time is always the key to be free from any possible danger, and to learn more on the basics of first aid especially when situations in the likes of getting burned may possibly save a life that you can never tell when.