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No, do not apply ointment on your own as initial aid.
No. Call 112 and follow instructions. If safe, cool the burn with cool running water for 20 minutes, without ice, and keep the rest of the body warm. Do not apply creams, ointments or grease or remove stuck clothing. Remove nearby items that are not stuck and could constrict as swelling develops. This scenario concerns a thermal burn; chemical or electrical burns require specific measures.
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Yes, always when the burn is larger.
Yes, hot grease replaces cooling with water.
No, do not apply ointment on your own as initial aid.
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