To that end, they are actually limited by law. The immediate thing to do for a burn would be to get some ice on it. Other than that, there is not much they can do. There are burn ointments, but keeping it cooled is the best thing to do.
The problem with the first aid kits is they are sealed because they contain certain drugs for life threatening emergencies. If the seal is broken, the kit must be replaced upon landing. I'm not sure right off why there are not other basic supplies separately, but I think the FAA doesn't want another kit on board.
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