When giving first aid to a person with burns after an accident, which guideline must be followed?

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When assisting an injured person with burns in a traffic accident, clothing that is stuck to the skin must not be removed, since pulling it off can tear away living tissue and significantly worsen the injuries and the risk of infection. The correct course of action is to cool the affected area with clean, cold water and cover the burns with clean, sterile, moistened dressings or gauze, and to remove rings, watches or loose clothing before the area swells. Ointments, oils or any home remedy must not be applied, since they make the later medical assessment more difficult and increase the risk of infection. In addition, the transport of seriously injured people must be carried out by an emergency service (ambulances) and not by a private vehicle.

When giving first aid to a person with burns after an accident, which guideline must be followed?

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