Burns

Home Care Advice - Call Your Doctor If
  • Reassurance
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  • Cleansing
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  • Blisters
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  • Antibiotic Ointment
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  • Tetanus Shot
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  • Expected Course
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  • Pain Medication
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  • Call Your Doctor If
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    Call Your Doctor If

    • Severe pain persists more than 2 hours after giving pain medicine.
    • Burn starts to look infected (pus, red streaks, increased tenderness)
    • You become worse

    And remember, contact your doctor if you develop any of the "Call Your Doctor" symptoms.

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