Hot water, steam, liquid nitrogen, or liquid propane can produce scalds. Immediate blistering and light colored skin is characteristic. Care should be taken to not dislodge delicate superficial skin. Painful blisters may appear within a few minutes indicating second-degree penetration. Loose, swollen skin without blistering is evidence of third-degree penetration.
* Immediately apply cold water to hot water scalds and warm water to cold scalds. Pat dry and apply MelaGel, T36-C5, or Pain-A-Trate to the affected area. Wrap the area with a sterile dressing. Begin treating as a second- or third-degree burn.
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