When treating chemical burns, the initial treatment should include:
1. Washing the area with large amounts of water.
2. Soaking the body part in cool water.
3. Using ice on the burn.
4. Applying antibiotic cream.
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1. You need to rinse as much of the chemical off as possible as soon as possible.
2. Soak for partial thickness burns with blistering, not for chemical burns.
3. Applying ice can cause additional injuries.
4. This can be done after the injury has been treated.
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