A Mixed Bag of Burns
You should call this number when you experience a serious burn.
What is 911?
These should be organized and put away to prevent an electrical fire.
What are appliance cords?
You can apply this product to soothe burn pain.
What is aloe vera cream? Use of aloe vera cream can also accelerate the healing process.
This burn can occur when you go outside without sunscreen on.
What is a sunburn?
You should change the batteries in this device every 6 months.
What is a smoke detector?
Your burn should remain under cool water for this amount of time.
What is 20 minutes?
This burn is the mildest type of burn and only affects the top (epidermal) skin layer.
What is a superficial burn?
You can use these items to protect your hands when handling hot food and kitchenware.
What are oven mitts?
You should use this item to pat dry a burn.
What is gauze? Use gauze to minimize infection risk.
You should NOT use this type of water on a burn.
What is cold water? Cold water will cause more tissue damage and a decrease in blood flow that is important for healing.
You should make sure handles of pots and pans on a stove are turned in this direction.
What is towards the back of the stove?
Burn care should begin within this time frame from when a burn is sustained.
What is 30 minutes?
This location is the #1 place where SCALD injuries occur.
What is in the kitchen?
It is important to reapply sunscreen after this amount of time.
Placement of tape to hold gauze in place should be avoided in this area.
What is the area where the burn occurred?