The treatment of electrical burns is:
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Option B: Place sterile dressing over the burn and secure with a bandage
Electrical burns often involve deep tissue damage that is not immediately visible; applying lotions or breaking blisters increases infection risk. A sterile, non-adherent dressing protects the site until professional medical assessment is possible.
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Electrical burns often involve deep tissue damage that is not immediately visible; applying lotions or breaking blisters increases infection risk. A sterile, non-adherent dressing protects the site until professional medical assessment is possible.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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