Care for Burns Stop the Burning. Put out flames or remove the victim from the source of the burn. Cool the Burn. Use large amounts of cool water to cool the burned area. Do not use ice or ice water other than on small superficial burns.
Ice causes body heat loss.
You can apply soaked towels, sheets, or other wet cloths to a burned face or other areas that cannot be immersed. be sure to keep the cloths cool by adding more water. Cover the Burn. Use dry, sterile dressings or a clean cloth. Loosely bandage them in place. Covering the burn helps reduce pain and friction, keep out dirt, and to absorb wound drainage.