What should you do for a suspected third degree burn?

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  1. Call 911 and cover it cleanly
  2. Soak it in ice water
  3. Remove stuck clothing

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  1. NIH MedlinePlus Magazine: How to Prevent and Treat Burns magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/burns-how-to-treat-and-prevent Checked 2026-10-21.

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