title: Practical application of a first-aid treatment for burns and scalds.
abstract: This study examined the use of a first-aid treatment for burns and scalds sustained at The Fire Service College in Gloucestershire. One hundred and eight treatments were carried out. Questionnaires and assessments were completed for each patient and used to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. The results suggest that the product used is a practical and effective first-aid treatment for burns.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Dunn
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000336:Aerosols; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002056:Burns / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017402:Chlorofluorocarbons / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005392:First Aid / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010232:Paraffin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014885:Waxes / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D017402:Chlorofluorocarbons; D014885:Waxes; D010232:Paraffin