A Mixed Bag of Burns
Prevention Is the Best Intervention
Earn Your Scout Badge in Burn Care
100

You should call this number when you experience a serious burn.

What is 911?

100

These should be organized and put away to prevent an electrical fire.

What are appliance cords?

100

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.

200

This burn can occur when you go outside without sunscreen on.

What is a sunburn?

200

You should change the batteries in this device every 6 months.

What is a smoke detector?

200

Your burn should remain under cool water for this amount of time.

What is 20 minutes?

300

This burn is the mildest type of burn and only affects the top (epidermal) skin layer.

What is a superficial burn?

300

You can use these items to protect your hands when handling hot food and kitchenware.

What are oven mitts?

300

You should use this item to pat dry a burn.

What is gauze? Use gauze to minimize infection risk.

400

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.

400

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?

400

Burn care should begin within this time frame from when a burn is sustained.

What is 30 minutes?

500

This location is the #1 place where SCALD injuries occur.

What is in the kitchen?

500

It is important to reapply sunscreen after this amount of time.

What is 2 hours?
500

Placement of tape to hold gauze in place should be avoided in this area.

What is the area where the burn occurred?