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A camper burns her hand on a hot pot. What should come off right away?

Rings or anything tight, before swelling starts.

  1. The top layer of skin
  2. Rings or anything tight ✔
  3. Her shoes and socks

Why: Burned skin swells fast. Gently remove rings, watches or anything tight from around the burn before swelling makes them hard to take off.

Huh, didn't know that: Mayo Clinic says not to pop blisters on a burn.

The dad joke
Why did the ring leave the party early? Things were getting too swell.
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Sources

  1. Burns: First aid (Mayo Clinic) https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-burns/basics/art-20056649

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