Radiation burns can be caused from the sun (sunburns), tanning beds, sun lamps, x-rays, and radiation from cancer treatments. Arc welding burns can be caused if the person doesn’t wear suitable flame proof clothing and eye protection. A sunburn looks hot, red, and the skin is painful. Prevention is the best way to avoid a sunburn and not using tanning beds. Sunburns can be 1st or 2nd degree; with 2nd degree having blisters.
If a person has exposure to radiation from weapons or a nuclear plant, support the victim standing in a running tepid shower. Don’t allow them to become cold or shock may happen. For a sunburn have the person take a cold shower or bath and pat dry, don’t rub. Then have them apply an after-sun lotion. For pain
If a person has exposure to radiation from weapons or a nuclear plant, support the victim standing in a running tepid shower. Don’t allow them to become cold or shock may happen. For a sunburn have the person take a cold shower or bath and pat dry, don’t rub. Then have them apply an after-sun lotion. For pain