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Burns

	Call 911 NOW (you may need an ambulance) IF: Large 2nd or 3rd degree burn Difficulty breathing with burn to the face Difficulty breathing after exposure to flames, smoke, or fumes
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: You think you have a serious burn Blister is present; EXCEPTION: small closed blister less than ½ inch wide Center of the burn is white or charred Burn completely circles an arm or leg Eye or eyelid burn Electrical current burn Explosion or gun powder caused the burn Acid or alkali (lye) burn Chemical on skin that causes a blister Hoarseness or cough after exposure to flames, smoke, or fumes Headache or nausea after exposure to flames, smoke, or fumes Burn looks infected Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF: You think you need to be seen
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have diabetes and a minor burn of the foot or lower leg You have other questions or concerns
	Self Care at Home IF: Mild thermal or chemical burn and you don't think you need to be seen