- Keep the area around the burn wound clean and dry.
- Do not break the blisters.
- Elevate the injured limb to help decrease pain and swelling.
- Take painkillers as prescribed.
- Change dressing and apply topical agents as prescribed or instructed.
- Follow-up as scheduled for wound reevaluation and change of dressing.
- Visit a doctor if the wound rapidly swells and expand or increases in pain.