The Saudi Red Crescent Authority has clarified the most prominent emergency errors that may be followed when dealing with a person with burns when he is treated.
The authority indicated that the most prominent of these mistakes is placing toothpaste, medical cotton or any other material on the burned areas, noting that it is preferable for burns to use lukewarm water, or compresses that moisten with water or compresses that moisten with lukewarm water, depending on the location of the injury.
She noted the importance of covering the body with a clean, dry robe to maintain the temperature of the injured person, while not trying to open bubbles if they are present, as well as going to the hospital in case the burns are deep.
