Chemical burns Chemical burns can occur from common household products, in industry, or from malicious acid attacks. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Eye injuries - chemical burns Splashes of chemical substances to the eye can cause a serious injury if not treated quickly. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Severe burns in adults If someone has a severe burn they may develop shock which is a life-threatening condition. They will need to get to emergency help as soon as possible. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Minor burns and scalds in adults If someone receives a burn or scald, your priority is to cool the burn as quickly as possible. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Minor burns and scalds in children If a child has suffered a minor burn or scald, you should try to cool the burn as quickly as possible before seeking medical advice. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Minor burns and scalds in babies As your baby crawls or toddles around exploring the world, they may encounter something that can burn or scald them. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Dehydration Dehydration can develop into a more serious condition if left untreated. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Sunburn Sunburn is caused by over exposure to the sun, or a sunlamp or sunbed. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Eye injuries - flash burns Flash burn is a condition that occurs when the surface of the eye is damaged by exposure to ultraviolet light. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Heat exhaustion Heat exhaustion is caused by a loss of salt and water, usually through excessive sweating. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Hypothermia Hypothermia can become life-threatening quickly, so it’s important to treat someone with hypothermia straight away. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Frostbite Frostbite can happen when exposed to freezing cold temperatures. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Heatstroke If someone has heatstroke, your priority is to cool the casualty down as quickly as possible and get them to hospital. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Hypothermia in babies Babies have an underdeveloped mechanism for maintaining their own body temperature and may develop hypothermia easily in a cold environment. Find out what to look for and what to do.
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