• southsamurai@sh.itjust.works
    39·
    5 days ago

    I’m not sure why they’d call an ambulance, but I guess an overabundance of caution is better than not having an injury evaluated.

    But I do wish more people would pick up the basics of first aid. Just seems like you’d want to know how to have a rough idea of evaluating your own injuries at the very least.

    • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
      12·
      5 days ago

      Exactly.

      • 1st degree burn (i.e. regular sunburn) - cool it down and get some lotion or something on it
      • 2nd degree burn (i.e. blisters) - clean and cover it; repeat w/ fresh bandages as needed
      • 3rd degree burn (i.e. many layers of skin) - seek medical attention
      • InputZero@lemmy.world
        6·
        5 days ago

        A second degree burn can require medical attention if it’s in a painful location, if there are complications from healing or if it is a lot of skin. A second or even first degree burn can be life threatening depending on how much has been burnt. Aka, use your best judgement.