According to Shriners Hospital for Children, every day, across the U.S. hundreds of children are taken to emergency rooms for treatment of scald burns caused by contact with hot liquids, steam or foods.
Flame burns, caused by direct contact with fire, are more common among older children. But because young kids have thinner skin than older children and adults, their skin burns at lower temperatures and more deeply. That's according to Deputy State Fire Marshal Bruce Bouch, who says there are several precautions parents and caregivers can take to keep children safe from burns. "You can prevent these by doing just basic simple steps. You should teach your children, what's hot and what's not, because kids are just curious by nature," said Bouch.
According to Shriners Hospital for Children, every day, across the U.S. hundreds of children are taken to emergency rooms for treatment of scald burns caused by contact with hot liquids, steam or foods.
This is National Burn Awareness Week, an opportunity to remind all Marylanders of basic safety measures to be mindful of in order to prevent burn injuries to children year round.
For more safety tips located in online resources, check out www.firemarshal.state.md.us , www.safekids.org, www.fema.gov, www.burnprevention.or, or www.homesafetycouncil.org .
