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Can you pour cold water onto a burn?

Can you pour cold water onto a burn?
YES
NO

Why?

Yes, cool the burn with clean, cool water to limit tissue damage and relieve pain. Use cool water, not ice-cold water, preferably running water for about 20 minutes. Of the items shown, bottled water is suitable, while the alcohol solution and hydrogen peroxide are not.

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