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Anon needs medical attention (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 6 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 39 points 5 days ago (2 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago

Exactly. When in doubt, seek medical attention.

But for something localized like this, self-medication is more than reasonable.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 days ago

Wish they taught it at school