Today is the first day of National Burn Awareness Week. While we've shared information about How to Treat Thermal Burns, burn awareness is about recognizing the dangers of burns, and planning to avoid them in the first place. While workplace safety and OSHA requirements call for burn safety training and engineering controls to help raise awareness and reduce burn injuries - at...
Follow these tips in the case of a mild thermal burn: Cool the burned area by immersing in cool, clean water for at least 15 minutes. Do not break blisters or rub skin. Place a dry, sterile dressing over the burn area to keep clean. Follow these tips in the case of a severe thermal burn: Call 9-1-1 or EMS if...
Burns can result from heat (thermal burn), electricity, or exposure to chemicals. The majority of burns should be seen by a doctor. Some first-degree burns, such as mild sun burn, can be treated without doctor care. Never apply home remedies such as butter or baking soda to a burn. Many ointments and home remedies applied topically actually trap the heat...
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