Fire Extinguisher
There are three levels of burns, classified as first degree, second degree and third degree burns. First degree burns are the mildest with third degree burns being the most serious. Second degree burns, although they cause blisters and severe pain, are considered minor burns by Mayo Clinic and the vast majority may be successfully treated at home. However, it's obviously better to not be burnt in the first place. Here's prevent second degree burns.
Instructions
Preventing Second-Degree Burns
1. Install proper fire-safety equipment in your home. This should include fire alarms in the sleeping areas and main rooms and a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and by any wood-burning stoves or fireplaces. Child safety gates around these heat sources is also critical.
2. Immerse any burns in ice water immediately after contact with heat source. Done quickly, this may prevent a first-degree burn from turning into a second-degree burn. Don't apply ice directly to the skin as this may cause frostbite.
3. Avoid scalding the skin by practicing caution around sources of hot water and steam. When boiling food, be careful not to jostle the stove area or spill hot water when draining food. Keep children away from the cooking area when in use. Turn down water thermostats to lower the temperature of tap water.
4. Practice safety to keep skin out of contact with fire or hot objects, such as irons, curling irons, hot burners and heated stoves. Keep hot items out of reach of children and unplug them when not in use.
5. Prevent second degree electrical burns by disposing of any damaged electric cords or appliances with exposed wires and covering electrical outlets with safety devices.
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