Apply dry, sterile dressings over the burned areas.

If the burned area is too large to cover with regular dressings, cover the burned area with a sterile sheet, clean linen, or the cleanest material available.

a. Do not try to clean the burned area before applying the dressings.

b. Do not place dressings over burns of the face or genitalia.

(1) If the eye area is burned, the burned eyelids will swell to protect the underlying eye. Protect the eyes from exposure to light.

(2) If the eye area is burned, the casualty is to be evacuated immediately, If materials are readily available, a loose, sterile gauze dressing moistened with sterile saline may be placed over each eye.

c. Do not break any blisters that have formed.

d. Do not apply any grease or ointment to the burned areas.