All guides Urgent care
Burns & Scalds
Cool the burn, cover it, and assess depth. Larger or deep burns need urgent care.
BurnsAll ages
When to call 911
- •Burn larger than the child's palm, or on face, hands, feet, joints, or genitals.
- •Any electrical or chemical burn.
- •Burn appears white, charred, or leathery.
Step-by-step
Tap a step to mark it done — helps you keep place under stress.
Do not
- ✕Do not apply butter, toothpaste, ice, or ointments.
- ✕Do not pop blisters.
After the emergency
- →Watch for signs of infection: redness spreading, pus, fever.
Prevent it
- ✓Set water heater to 120°F (49°C) or below.
- ✓Turn pot handles inward on the stove.
- ✓Keep hot drinks away from table edges.
Safenest is educational guidance based on widely accepted first-aid practices. It does not replace professional medical care. In any emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) first.