TraumaPregunta 48 de 100
How should a partial-thickness (second-degree) burn without gross contamination be initially covered?
a.With butter or ointment
b.With a clean, dry sterile dressing
c.With a tight elastic wrap
d.With ice packs applied directly on the skin
Explicación
Burns are covered with a clean, dry sterile dressing to reduce contamination and pain. Avoid ointments, butter, ice, or breaking blisters, which can worsen injury or infection.
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