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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: 728_Burns, Cause of burn unclear? Yes Check medication history for possible photosensitization, Patient with burn Identify cause & affected body areas. Obtain medical/medication history., Photosensitization ruled in? Burn occured in past 20 minutes?, Pain present? Yes Aspirin, NSAIDS, or acetaminophen, Burn healed? Yes D/C treatment, Exclusions for self-treatment? No Cause of burn unclear?, Burn worse after 24-48 hours of treatment? No Continue treatment as needed up to 7 days after burn occured., Burn occured in past 20 minutes? No Pain present?, Pain present? No Burn area dry?, Burn area dry? No Soak affected area in cool tap water 3-6 times/day for 15-30 minutes. Apply skin protectant cream and/or absorbent dressing., Check medication history for possible photosensitization Photosensitization ruled in?, Photosensitization ruled in? Yes Discontinue suspected agent. Refer to dermatologist., Identify cause & affected body areas. Obtain medical/medication history. Exclusions for self-treatment?, Aspirin, NSAIDS, or acetaminophen Burn area dry?, Burn area dry? Yes Skin protectant ointment and/or absorbent dressing, Cause of burn unclear? No Burn occured in past 20 minutes?, Burn worse after 24-48 hours of treatment? Yes Medical referral, Skin protectant ointment and/or absorbent dressing Burn worse after 24-48 hours of treatment?, Soak affected area in cool tap water 3-6 times/day for 15-30 minutes. Apply skin protectant cream and/or absorbent dressing. Burn worse after 24-48 hours of treatment?, Burn occured in past 20 minutes? Yes Immerse affected area in cool tap water for 10-30 minutes, or apply other appropriate first-aid measures.