Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Run cool water over the burn. Remove tight clothing or jewelry quickly. Apply a cold compress. Take an over the counter pain reliever. Clean the burn. Lightly cover the burn with ointment and then gauze. Avoid using home remedies like egg whites, butter, and tea. Watch the burn for infection. Alleviate itching with topicals.

Answer: As soon as you can, run cool water over the burn. This will prevent further damage to your skin. Stick the burned area under cool running water for 10-15 minutes or until the pain subsides. Avoid using cold water, since this can damage the skin around the burn. The sudden shock of extreme heat to extreme cold will only slow the healing process. As soon as you can, or while rinsing the burn, remove anything that might constrict your skin as the wound swells. When in doubt, take it off. This lets blood to flow to the wound and starts healing it. Removing tight clothing or jewelry can also prevent further damage. If cold water isn’t an option, use a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in a towel. Place it over your burn. Apply the compress for 10-15 minutes, wait for 30 minutes, and then reapply for 10-15 minutes.  Never apply ice or your compress directly to the burn, since this will damage the skin. Keep the towel between you and the ice instead. An over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, or naproxen can be helpful if the symptoms are bothering you. If the pain does not lessen after several hours, take another dose of the medication. Avoid giving aspirin to young children or if you are recently recovering from the flu or chickenpox. Follow the specific package instructions. They'll be different depending on what medication you choose. After washing your hands, use soap and water to clean the burn and prevent infection. Apply an antibiotic like Neosporin when you are done to keep the burn clean. Aloe vera can also soothe your skin. Look for aloe vera with few additives. Antibiotics or aloe vera can also keep the bandages from sticking.  Do not pop blisters while you clean since they actually protect your skin from infection. Take care not to pop the blister or drain the contents, since the body is able to take care of minor blisters on its own. Antibiotic ointment isn't needed if your blisters haven't popped. But, if they have or if your wound is exposed, use an antibiotic to prevent infection. You may not need to apply a bandage to first degree burns, blisters that haven't popped, or skin that isn't exposed. But small second degree burns will need a wrap to keep out infection. Cover the burn lightly with gauze and secure it softly with medical tape. Change the gauze daily. The internet is awash with "miracle" solutions for burns, but few scientific studies have actually proven them to work. Many reputable sources, such as the Red Cross, found them to be worse for burns because they contain bacteria that can lead to infection. Natural moisturizers such as aloe vera or soy may be helpful in cases of sunburn. Keep an eye on the wound for changes in color to red, brown, or black. Also, watch for any green discoloration of fat layers under and around the wound. Seek medical attention if a burn does not heal over several weeks. A burn that refuses to heal can be a sign of complications, infection, or a more serious burn. Let your doctor know if you experience any of the following signs: Itching is a common complaint among patients during the initial healing period after minor burns. Topicals such as aloe vera or petroleum based jelly can soothe the discomfort caused by itching. Oral antihistamines can also be taken to help with the itchiness.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Bring the required forms of identification. Allow a technician to conduct a blood test from your finger. Prepare your arm for the needle. Donate plasma.

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At the donation center, certain forms of identification are required. You will present the following to the receptionist:  Current photo I.D (e.g., passport, driver's license) Social Security Card or Border Crossing I.D. Proof of local address A technician at the donation center will take a small blood sample from your finger via needle. This will be used to quickly check our protein and iron levels to make sure they're adequate and that you're healthy enough to donate. Once your protein and iron levels prove adequate, your arm will be prepared for the donation, which will be taken via a needle injection. Your arm will be doused with antiseptic and a technician will insert the needle into the vein. The process may be somewhat painful but should not be unbearable. Many describe it as similar to a light bee sting. Once the needle is in, the donation process begins. Blood is drawn and plasma is then separated from your red blood cells. The process takes about 2 hours total, so it's a good idea to bring reading material or an electronic device on which you can listen to music or books on tape or watch movies. Some plasma donation centers might let you bring a friend for support and entertainment during the process.