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[–] atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 days ago (7 children)

Depending on the severity and type of the burn, and the amount of time that has passed (ideally none), actually yes you would.

[–] LostXOR@fedia.io 2 points 3 days ago (5 children)

Sounds very counterintuitive, you got a source for that?

[–] atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works 13 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Most reputable sources will specifically say “not cold”. Both first aid trainings I have taken have outlined specific cases where starting with warm and then moving slowly to cool water will help prevent blisters.

YMMV.

[–] entwine413@lemm.ee 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Hot water and warm water are different things

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

but OCD and OCD are the same lol

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