Run cold water over burns, apply nonadhesive bandage
Plenty of people in the Capital Region are celebrating the holiday in their own backyards.
But before you fire up the grill, there are a few burn safety tips to keep in mind.
Make sure you're being careful around any source of heat or open flame.
If you do get burned, don't put ice on it and don't wrap it with a towel or clothes. Those can get stuck to the wound and are painful to pull off.
Plenty of people in the Capital Region are celebrating the holiday in their own backyards.
But before you fire up the grill, there are a few burn safety tips to keep in mind.
Make sure you’re being careful around any source of heat or open flame.
If you do get burned, don’t put ice on it and don’t wrap it with a towel or clothes. Those can get stuck to the wound and are painful to pull off.
WellNow tells us there are usually more heat-related injuries around holidays. If you’re looking to treat a burn before heading to the hospital, rinse it with cool water and cover it with a nonadhesive bandage.