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Bookmark or Share- Boiling Water Burn (Scald): Causes, Treatment, and Prevention - HealthlineA burn caused by something wet — like steam or hot water — is called a scald. According to the Burn Foundation, more than 500,000 scald burns happen in the United States each year. Children...
- Burns and Scalds: Treatment and Prevention - PatientHow to treat a burn or scald. First aid for burns and scalds. Types of burn. When to get medical attention for burns and scalds. Causes of burns and scalds. Preventing burns and scalds - particularly to children. How to treat a burn or scald. Remove the heat source. Apply a cold compress/water for 20 minutes.
- Steam Burn: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention - HealthlineTreatment. High risk groups. Prevention. Takeaway. Burns are injuries caused by heat, electricity, friction, chemicals, or radiation. Steam burns are caused by heat and fall into the category of...
- Burns and scalds - first aid, treatments, causes and prevention ...Scalds are caused by hot water or steam. Burns and scalds can range from being a minor injury to a life-threatening emergency. First aid includes removing the source of the burn (such as chemicals, fire or electricity) and putting the burnt area under cool running water for at least 20 minutes.
- Burns - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicBurns can be minor medical problems or life-threatening emergencies. The treatment of burns depends on the location and severity of the damage. Sunburns and small scalds can usually be treated at home. Deep or widespread burns need immediate medical attention.
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