In fact, use any cold, harmless liquid, until you have access to cold running water. The aim is to cool the area as quickly as possible, using whatever cold liquid is available. Remember: the burn ...

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Part of what makes medical emergencies so scary is that, by nature, they can happen completely unexpectedly.