A burn is an area or wound which appears after you suffer a burn.
A burn can vary in severity. For example, you could have:
There are a number of things you can do yourself if you have suffered a burn.
If the fire is still burning, you need to:
In the event of chemical burns, you must:
In case of an electrical burn, you must:
Other things you can do yourself with each burn:
It’s important for you to cool the wound before contacting your GP. We recommend you contact your GP immediately if one of the following situations applies to you:
Immediately call 112 or the emergency department if: