6-24. DRESS THE BURNED AREAS

a. Skin.

After the chemicals have been removed from the casualty’s skin, apply dry, sterile dressings over the burned areas with the exceptions listed below.

Do not break any blisters or apply any ointment.

(1) Do not place dressings over burns of the face or genitalia.

(2) If white phosphorus particles are still present, cover the burn with a moist cloth, mud, or other substance that will keep the white phosphorus from having contact with the air.

b. Eye(s).

If chemicals have been flushed from an eye, cover the eye with a clean, sterile dressing.

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