Scald Injuries

7/1/2019 (Permalink)

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The definition of a scald is "a burn injury caused by hot liquid, steam or food." The following is some information provided by the Burn Institute to prevent Scald Injuries from occurring. 

The #1 Place Scald Injuries Occur is in the kitchen

• Use back burners and turn pot handles backwards
• Never carry a child while cooking
• Use oven mitts when cooking or handling hot food and drinks
• Got a kid, get a lid on your hot coffee and tea

The #2 Place Scald Injuries Occur is in the bathroom

• Set your water heater to 120 degrees or less 
• Check the water temperature before putting a child in tub or shower. 100 degrees or lower is safe for children. 
• Supervise children in the tub 

      Top 3 Steps to prevent scalds

• Child Supervision- Always watch your children because scald accidents can happen in a flash with a splash
• Household Modifications-Make small changes to high-risk areas of the home like the kitchen and bathroom
• Everyday Precautions- Take simple safety measures, such as making the kitchen a "Hot Zone" when cooking. 

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