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`The Burn Foundation Summer, 2008
`newsletter has been published!
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`Click here to download a copy. To
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`call us at (215) 5453816 or
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`Safety Facts on Scald Burns
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`Hot Liquids Burn like Fire
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`Over 500,000 scald burns occur annually in the
`United States.
`The two highest risk populations are children under the age
`of 5 and adults over 65.
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`Did you know…
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`Hot liquids can cause lifethreatening burn injuries.
`Scalds are the numberone cause of burn injury to
`children under age 4.
`Burn accidents frequently occur when parents or
`caregivers are in a hurry, angry, or under a lot of
`pressure.
`Coffee, tea, soup and hot tap water can be hot
`enough to cause serious burn injury.
`Scald and steam burns are often associated with
`microwave oven use.
`When tap water reaches 140º F, it can cause a third
`degree (full thickness) burn in just five seconds.
`Hot tap water accounts for 17% of all childhood scald
`hospitalizations.
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`Most Scald Injuries can be Prevented
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`SCALDS IN THE KITCHEN
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`How to prevent injury from hot foods and beverages:
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`Continuous and adequate supervision of children in
`the kitchen is of prime importance.
`As a child's mobility and curiosity increases,
`appropriate supervision becomes essential. Control a
`young child's activity while he/she is in the kitchen
`and when food is being prepared. High chairs, feeding
`tables, etc. can control children and allow supervision
`during daily kitchen activities.
`Keep children out of the "traffic path" and check for
`their location before moving any hot liquids in the
`kitchen.
`Keep all hot liquids at a safe distance from children.
`Take time to fix meals without rushing.
`Keep pot handles turned toward the back of the
`stove. Cook on rear burners when possible.
`Use a "fillthroughthespout" teapot, the kind
`without a lid and with a whistle in the spout, to
`prevent "spilled water" scalds in the kitchen.
`Test all heated liquid/food before giving it to a child or
`placing it within his/her reach.
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`Remove tablecloths when toddlers are present in the
`home. They tug and pull on everything within their
`reach. Hot liquids can easily be pulled down on them.
`Never hold a child while drinking a hot liquid.
`Purchase appliances with short cords, and keep all
`cords from dangling over the edge of counters, i.e.,
`slow cookers, coffee pots, fat fryers, and anything
`that could contain hot liquids.
`Periodically check all handles on appliances and
`cooking utensils to insure the handles are tightly
`fastened and will afford proper heat protection.
`Consider marking a "NO ZONE" in front of the kitchen
`stove. Teach children to remain out of this zone. This
`can be done with colored tape on the floor.
`Children should not be allowed to use a
`cooking/heating appliance until they are mature
`enough to understand safeuse procedures and tall
`enough to safely reach cooking surfaces and handle
`hot items.
`Use caution when moving heavy pots of hot liquids
`from the stove.
`Avoid using area rugs in the kitchen, especially near
`the stove. They can cause falls and scalds.
`Be sure to inform babysitters about kitchen and
`appliance safety and teach them to prevent burn
`injuries when preparing meals.
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`Hot Water Causes Third Degree Burns…
`…in 1 second at 156º
`…in 2 seconds at 149º
`…in 5 seconds at 140º
`…in 15 seconds at 133º.
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`HOT TAP WATER AND SCALD BURNS
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`Hot tap water is a major cause of burn injury. As with other
`scald burns, young children and older adults are most at risk.
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`The following measures will help you prevent or control tap
`water scalds:
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`CONTINUOUS AND ADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF
`YOUNG CHILDREN IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT
`FACTOR IN PREVENTING TAP WATER SCALD BURNS.
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`Before placing a child into the bath or getting into the
`tub yourself, TEST THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER
`by moving your hand rapidly through the water for
`several seconds. The temperature should not exceed
`100º F/39º C. A child's delicate skin will burn more
`quickly than an adult's.
`Never leave a young child unattended in the
`bathroom or tub.
`Use extreme caution if bathing small children in the
`sink. Many sinks have singlelever faucets which are
`easy for young children to turn on.
`Adjust the thermostat setting on your water heater
`to produce a water temperature of 120º to 125º or
`less. The lower the temperature, the lower the risk.
`Consider installing "antiscald" devices on tub
`faucets and shower heads to prevent accidental
`scalds.
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`HOT WATER BURNS ARE 100% PREVENTABLE
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`1. Keep hot liquids out of the reach of children.
`Babies the most frequent victims of hot liquid scalds
` need only a split second to grab a coffee cup, or
`bump a sipping parent's arm. Spilled hot coffee or tea,
`usually hotter than 160º, will cause severe injury.
`Toddlers can spill hot liquids by pulling at tablecloths,
`pot handles, and cooking appliance cords. They may
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`be underfoot while you're carrying pots around the
`kitchen.
`Protect babies or toddlers by placing them in a high
`chair or playpen during cooking and coffee hours.
`2. Supervise children and older people in tub
`baths.
`Young children are able to turn on the hot water by
`themselves. Elderly or handicapped people are prone
`to falling. They should never be left alone in the tub,
`even momentarily. Always test their bath water: it
`should be about 100º.
`3. Set water heater thermostat to safe level.
`Most water heaters are set to heat water well above
`140º. But a tap water temperature of 120º to 125º
`should be hot enough for washing clothes and dishes.
`And few people bathe at temperatures above 110º.
`Set your water heater thermostat at low, which is
`usually about 120º for safety, and to save 18% of
`the energy used at 140º. (Although many automatic
`dishwasher instructions suggest 140º, cleaning is
`usually satisfactory at much lower temperatures.) If
`you live in an apartment, and the water is too hot,
`show this folder to your landlord, and ask that the
`water temperature be lowered.
`4. Check tap water temperature. Let hot water run
`for three to five minutes. Test the temperature with a
`candy, meat or water thermometer. Set the
`temperature on your water heater thermostat. Wait a
`full day to allow the water temperature to change,
`then retest and readjust the thermostat, is
`necessary.
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`Most people associate burns with flame. In fact, burns are
`caused more often by liquids than by flames.
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`USE CARE, AND HOT WATER WILL ALWAYS BE A
`FRIEND.
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