What is the appropriate first-aid measure immediately after a thermal burn?
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Correct answer: Cool with running water for about 20 minutes and cover with a clean dressing
Cooling with running water for around 20 minutes limits tissue damage; applying ice or prolonged cold-water soaking can worsen the injury and cause hypothermia.
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