BURNS Causes A. Dry Heat - fire, hot objects B. Wet Heat - steam ...

BURNSCausesA. Dry Heat - fire, hot objectsB. Wet Heat - steam hot liquidsC. Chemical - acids, alkaliD. Electricity - electric current, lighteningE. Radiation - sun, radioactive materialsPreventionA. Hand protection to lift hot objectsB. Chemicals kept clearly labeled and out of reach of childrenC. Electrical equipment/wires kept in good repairD. Smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and no smokingE. Children supervised constantly around fires, hot liquids, stoves and in the bathF. Protective clothing/hats and sunscreen when out in the sunBring for medical attention or call 911 if the burn isA. On a babyB. On the face, mouth or throat, hands or genitalsC. Covering a large areaD. Caused by chemicals or electricityE. Blistered or charredBurns can causeA. Shock - pale, cold clammy skinB. InfectionC. Breathing problemsD. SwellingThings to do at homeA. If your clothing catches on fire "STOP, DROP and ROLL"B. To prevent smoke inhalation stay close to the ground, cover your mouth with a wetcloth, get out right awayC. Remove any jewelry and loosen tight clothing before skin start to swellD. Put affected part in cool water or cover with clean, cool wetcloths for at least 10 minutes. Do not use ice which can reduce the blood supply ifleft on for a long time.E. If small and minor can apply antibiotic ointment ie. Polysporin and cover with "nonstick"dressing. If larger, after cooling in water, do not put ointment on cover with aclean pillow case or plastic bag secured with a tape around the bag and bring in forassessment.F. For chemical burns (caused by household items such as oven cleaneror paint stripper) remove affected clothing if not stuck to the skin and rinse withcool water for 10-15 minutes then seek medical attention. Note the name of thesubstance that caused the burn. Wear protective gloves and beware of fumes.

G. For electric shock SHUT CURRENT OFF before touching your child directly, standon book and use a wooden broom or chair to push limbs away from source then use adry towel wrapped around feet to pull child away, check breathing and pulse, call 911,dress burn, splint any fractures/dislocations. Children with electrical injuries shouldalways be assessed by a physician because the injuries may be more serious than theyfirst appear.H. For radiation burns caused by the sun apply cloth soaked in salt water 1 tbsp in 1 LH2O, apply ointment/cream, protect from sun, don't break blisters.I. Give a non prescription pain reliever for minor burns not involving the head or neck.DO NOT apply oils or butterDO NOT break blistersDO NOT touch the burn with your fingersDO NOT breathe or cough over the burnDO NOT remove clothing that is sticking to the burnDO NOT cover with dry gauze or sticky tapeDO NOT immerse young children in cold water as this can cause hypothermia