Burns and Scalds First Aid: Why 20 Minutes of Cooling Matters When a child suffers a burn or scald, those first few minutes can feel frightening and chaotic. As a former foster carer and paramedic with more than 35 years’ experience in emergency care, I know how quickly an everyday accident can happen. A hot drink pulled from a table, a saucepan on the cooker, bath water that is too hot, hair straighteners or an oven door can all cause a painful burn in seconds. The most impo
