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Emergency Treatment of a Burn Injury

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Burn Emergencies

Electricity, chemicals, steam, very hot water, and fire can all cause serious burns. The care you receive for burns will depend on the type and severity of your injury. Many burns can be treated in an outpatient setting. If a burn needs inpatient treatment, it should be performed in a burn center. Very severe burns need treatment in a burn center.

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Marine Bite or Sting

Learn how to care for yourself at home after a marine bite or sting.

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Insect, Spider, and Scorpion Bites and Stings

Most insect bites are harmless and cause only minor swelling or itching. But if you're allergic to insects, such as wasps or bees, a sting can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction. The venom (poison) from scorpions and certain spiders can also be deadly, although this is rare. Knowing when to get emergency care could save your life.

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Choking First Aid (1 Year and Older)

Detailed information on choking, choking prevention, and doing abdominal thrusts to treat someone who is choking.

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