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All emergency guidance

Sunburn and burns from hot equipment

Cool water for 20 minutes, cover loosely, never pop blisters.

Manage on site
Call 112

What to do now

  1. 1Move away from the heat source.
  2. 2Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes — start as soon as possible.
  3. 3Remove rings, watches and wet-hot clothing unless stuck to the skin.
  4. 4Cover loosely with cling film lengthways or a clean non-fluffy dressing.
  5. 5For sunburn: shade, cool water, fluids, and after-sun on unbroken skin only.

Do not

  1. 1Do not use ice, butter, oil or toothpaste.
  2. 2Do not burst blisters.
  3. 3Do not wrap tightly.

Seek urgent help if

  1. 1Burn larger than the person's palm, or on face, hands, feet, joints or genitals.
  2. 2White, leathery or painless skin — deep burns.
  3. 3Any chemical, electrical or airway burn, or breathing difficulty.
  4. 4Sunburn with blistering, confusion, fainting or a high temperature.

Aftercare

  1. 1Keep the area clean, covered and out of the sun.
  2. 2Drink fluids and rest.
  3. 3See a clinician if pain worsens after day two or the dressing smells.

This page is general first-aid guidance for anglers. It cannot diagnose an injury and does not replace professional emergency care. If you are unsure, call 112.