You have been called for an intoxicated male who sustained a full-thickness burn to his leg after passing out agains a kerosene heater. After ensuring that his airway, breathing and circulation are intact, you cool the burn with water and then:

A. Cover the burn with a burn sheet soaked in warm sterile water.
B. Carefully wrap the burn with a dry sterile dressing.
C. Apply ice packs and secure in place with a sterile dressing.
D. Carefully remove smouldering fabric that is adhered to the skin.

Answer: B. Carefully wrap the burn with a dry sterile dressing.

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