A chemical burn injury can involve small or large surface areas. Learn how to treat a chemical burn with expert tips in this first aid video.
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Flush area with cool water
Apply dry, sterile dressings
Use clean, dry sheets to cover chemical burns
About this Author
Captain Joe Bruni has over 30-years experience as a street firefighter and company officer. He also completed a great deal of research with other instructors who have co-authored articles with him. He has experience as a department training officer in the Fire and Rescue Safety & Training Division. He receives a great deal of pleasure and gain's excitement from watching firefighters put learned skills into practice. "I strive to touch the future of the fire service by passing on my experience, knowledge, and techniques that I have learned over the years. I have written several articles for Fire Engineering Magazine which are available upon request. In today's firefighting world, the amount of actual structure fires has dropped almost 50 percent. I believe training efforts have to be increased at all levels using experienced instructors who can pass on the knowledge."
