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    Every day, more than 300 children are treated for burn-related injuries in emergency rooms nationwide, and sadly two children die daily from burns. The Los Angeles County Fire Department provides tips to prevent scalding and burns in children, such as using the back burner on the stove and turning pot handles away, applying cool water to burns for at least five minutes, and teaching children that hot things can cause burns. They also explain how to stop, drop and roll if clothes catch fire.

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    Every day, more than 300 children are treated for burn-related injuries in emergency rooms nationwide, and sadly two children die daily from burns. The Los Angeles County Fire Department provides tips to prevent scalding and burns in children, such as using the back burner on the stove and turning pot handles away, applying cool water to burns for at least five minutes, and teaching children that hot things can cause burns. They also explain how to stop, drop and roll if clothes catch fire.

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    Lacofd Burn Prevention - February 2019

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    Every day, more than 300 children are treated for burn-related injuries in emergency rooms nationwide, and sadly two children die daily from burns. The Los Angeles County Fire Department provides tips to prevent scalding and burns in children, such as using the back burner on the stove and turning pot handles away, applying cool water to burns for at least five minutes, and teaching children that hot things can cause burns. They also explain how to stop, drop and roll if clothes catch fire.

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    BURN PREVENTION

    Every day, more than 300 children are treated for burn-related injuries in emergency rooms
    nationwide. Sadly, two children die daily as a result of being burned.
    The Los Angeles County Fire Department has tips on how to keep your children safe and prevent them
    from scalding and burns.

    How to Prevent Scalding If You Are Burned


    • To prevent spills, use the back burner and • Immediately put cool water on the burn
    turn pot handles away from the stove’s edge. to treat it. Cool the burn for at least five
    minutes.
    • Appliance cords coiled and away from
    counter edges. • Cover a burn with a clean, dry cloth.
    Do not apply creams, ointments, sprays,
    • Use oven mitts or potholders when moving or other home remedies.
    hot food from ovens, microwave ovens, or
    stove-tops. Never use wet oven mitts or • Remove all clothing, diapers, jewelry, and
    potholders as they can cause scald burns. metal from the burned area. These can
    • Replace old, torn, or worn oven mitts or potholders. hide underlying burns and retain heat
    which can increase skin damage.
    • Slowly open heated food containers away
    • If the burn is larger than your fist or if you
    from the face to avoid steam burns.
    have any questions about how to treat it,
    • Foods heat unevenly in the microwave. Stir seek medical attention right away.
    and test them before eating.
    • If the burn does not heal in two to three
    • Keep children away from cooking areas days, see your doctor as soon as possible.
    by enforcing a “kid-free zone” of three feet
    around the stove. Children should also be
    kept away from any place where hot foods or How to Stop, Drop & Roll
    drinks are being prepared or carried. If your clothes catch fire:
    • Keep hot foods and liquids away from table 1. Stop where you are.
    and counter edges.
    2. Drop to the ground and
    • Never hold a child while cooking, drinking, or cover your eyes and
    carrying hot foods or liquids.
    mouth with your hands.
    • Teach children that hot things burn.
    3. Roll over and over,
    • When children are old enough, teach them to and back and forth until
    cook safely. Supervise them closely. the flames are out.

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