Should you cover a burn or let it breathe? BRCA has the answers to all your burn care questions. Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America First Aid for Scalding: How to Treat Hot Water Burns Safely How to Treat Any Burn Valley Health System Thermal Burns First Aid Glossary Why should you cover burns with a clean or sterile dressing? a) To prevent infection b) To cool burned area c) To keep the burned area warm d) Both a and c How to Treat a Burn Injury