Clean the blister with soap and water. If it needs draining, use a sterile needle to poke a small hole at the edge. Do not remove the skin. Cover with a bandage.
Cool the burn under cool (not cold) running water for 10-20 minutes. Do not apply ice, butter, or oil. Cover with a sterile, non-stick bandage. Seek medical help for large or deep burns.
Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth for 5-10 minutes. Do not peek to check if bleeding stopped. If blood soaks through, add more cloth on top. Elevate the wound above the heart if possible.
For acute sprains, apply the RICE protocol: Rest (stop using the limb), Ice (15-20 mins every 2 hours), Compression (bandage to reduce swelling), Elevation (raise above heart level). This reduces inflammation and pain effectively.
