Burns injuries require rapid and efficient response, using the “20 minutes under running water to save your skin” rule.

Always follow the "3x20" rule:

1. Run tepid water at 20 ° C

2. for 20 minutes

3. at a distance of 20 cm between the tap (or showerhead) and the burn.

Never put anything else on the skin.
No oil, butter, toothpaste, tomato, yoghurt. Do not apply burns cream directly... Only water, and nothing but water !

Next, always seek medical assistance, and if it is serious, call the emergency services on “112” in Belgium.

The only case in which water should not be used, is for an electric burn, when the victim is still in contact or near the electricity supply.

EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE

• rolling the person over the ground

• by covering the victim whether with a piece of cloth or a blanket, never use synthetic materials

• by spraying some water (pouring it or through smooth water jets)

• never run with a victim who is on fire

• use preferably tedic water

• use wet cloth

• for a 20 minute period at least

• for large surfaces, use only tedip water to avoid the person to catch cold

• remove the clothes that do not stick to the skin

• use a piece of cloth or clean covers

• do not apply any ointment or dressing on the wound since this could impede the future evaluation of the burning

ASK FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

• contact the family doctor

• dial 100 or 112 (mobile) immediately in case of
  
  • extensive burnings
  • burns at the face, hands, feet and genitals
  • inhalation of smoke or hot gases