{"id":20085,"date":"2017-05-04T07:06:54","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T05:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.radioislam.org.za\/wordpress\/2017\/05\/04\/preventing-and-treating-burns-04-05-17\/"},"modified":"2017-05-04T07:06:54","modified_gmt":"2017-05-04T05:06:54","slug":"preventing-and-treating-burns-04-05-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/preventing-and-treating-burns-04-05-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing and Treating Burns (04.05.17)"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2015, someone in the U.S. died from a fire or smoke inhalation every 2 hours and 42 minutes. Countless others suffered burns in the home. Many of these injuries and deaths might have been prevented with a working smoke alarm or some simple home safety tips. With a little thought and preparation, you can protect yourself and the ones you love. Here’s how.<\/p>\n

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Preventing Burns While Cooking<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and it\u2019s not surprising that most accidental burns occur there. Fortunately, many of these burns can be prevented. Here are a few tips to help you make your kitchen a safer place.
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\u2022Stay in the kitchen while food is cooking.
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\u2022Turn pot handles toward the back or center of the stove.
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\u2022Keep items such as dish towels, plastic bags, and long sleeves away from the heating surface.
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\u2022Never cook while holding a child or pet.
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\u2022Keep small children and pets away from the front of the oven or stove.<\/p>\n

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First Aid for Kitchen Burns<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
If despite your best efforts, you or a family member suffers a burn in the kitchen, follow these first aid tips:
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\u2022Run cool water over the burned area, soak it in cool water (not ice water), or cover it with a clean, cold, wet towel.<\/span>
\u2022Cover the burn with a sterile bandage or a clean cloth.
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\u2022Protect the burn from pressure and friction.
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\u2022Use over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain.
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\u2022Do not apply butter, ice, fluffy cotton dressing, adhesive bandages, cream, oil spray, or any household remedy to a burn.
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\u2022If a burn appears to be severe or you develop signs of infection, call your doctor.
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Preventing Scalding Burns<\/strong><\/span>
Of the many types of burns that can happen in your home, scalds may be the most unexpected. Thousands of people are injured each year by hot liquids and many of them are young children. Children have thinner skin than adults and are more likely to receive severe burns from hot liquid. Simple precautions can protect you and your family from scalding burns
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\u2022Set your hot water heater to 120 degrees.
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\u2022Always test bath water before placing a child in the tub.
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\u2022Never leave a child unattended in the bathtub.
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\u2022Turn pot handles toward the back or center of the stove so children cannot tip pots over.
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\u2022Never warm baby bottles in the microwave; they may heat unevenly and can burn your baby\u2019s mouth.
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\u2022Use mugs or coffee cups with lids when you are around children.
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\u2022Keep hot liquids like soup, coffee, or tea away from the edge of counters and tables.<\/span><\/p>\n

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First Aid for Scalding Burn<\/strong>s<\/span>
If you or a family member suffers a scalding burn, take the following steps to start healing:
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\u2022Remove any clothing that is wet from the hot liquid.
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\u2022Slowly cool the injury under running tap water for 30 minutes.
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\u2022Do not apply ice, because it may stop important blood flow to the damaged skin.
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\u2022Do not apply butter or salves to scald injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the top 10 home remedies for minor burns.<\/span><\/p>\n

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