Child scald burn safety

CHILD SCALD and BURN SAFETY Facts & Figures • 300 children visit emergency rooms due to burn injuries each day. • 1,100 children die each year from fires and burns. • Scald burns account for 34% of overall burn injuries admitted to U.S. burn centers. • Of these, children under 5 years account for 62%. • Scald burns are more common for young children as compared to contact burns (caused by direct contact with fire) that is more common among older children. • Babies and young children are even more at risk. They are curious, small and have sensitive skin. Scalds can come from hot tap water in bathtubs and showers as well. • Microwavable foods are a frequent cause of scald burn injuries. Causes of Fires & Burns Portable Охудen Candles Chemical Burns Electrical From bleach, cleaners, or batteries Cooking Resulting in Scald burns Irons Sun Portable Generators Exposure Smoking Gas (i.e. cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc.) are a leading cause of fire deaths Fireplaces Heating Washers & Peak months for home heating fires are December, January, February Dryers Due to failure to clean them Causes of Scald Burns Hot liquids Vapor or Steam such as hot tap water, overheated beverages, hot oil Preventing Scald Injuries Keep hot water heaters at 120 degrees or below. Test the water temp before placing a young child in a tub. Create a "no kid" zone around the stove whenever cooking. Keep pot handles turned away from the edge of the stove. Replace worn-out oven mitts. Do not use wet oven mitts. Use the stove backburner to prevent appliances with hot food or liquids from overturning. Stir and test microwaved food before serving a child as microwaves heat products unevenly. X Do not hold a child while you are cooking. X Do not hold a child while you are drinking a hot liquid. The best way to prevent burns is to be aware of the common causes. Protect children from avoidable burn accidents and injuries. Sources: http://www.ameriburn.org/Preven/ http://www.safekids.org/sites/default/files/documents/skw_burns_fact_sheet_feb_2015.pdf http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/causes/scalds https://www.injurylăwyer.com/blog/scald-burns-ranked-leading-cause-serious-burn-injuries/ THE ROTHENBERG LAW FIRM LLP A PROUD HISTORY OF SUCCESS 800-624-8888 Injury Lawyer.com