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Spilled boiling soup on hand/wrist. what should be the first thing to do?
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COLD WATER: Rinse the burn under cold water for 10 - 15 minutes. If it's over a joint, blistered / peeling / open areas, or severe pain, get seen today.
Answered 2/9/2013
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