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Many serious scalds are caused by hot tap water, 8 out of 10 hot tap water scalds in children under 5
years happen in the bathroom.
Severe scalds can scar for life and may cause emotional trauma
WHAT NOT TO DO WITH BURNS
Don’t peel off any clothing that’s stuck to the burn of the child, don’t break any blisters that are on the child that have occured from the burn or scalds. Don’t apply ice, iced water, lotions, moisturisers, oil, ointments, creams or powders to the burn as it can make the burn worse and more painful for the child, butter or flour can make the damage worse DONT USE! If the burn is large, don’t cool it for longer than 20 minute as this can casue hypothermia to the children and can happen quickly.
Severe scalds can scar for life and may cause emotional trauma
WHAT NOT TO DO WITH BURNS
Don’t peel off any clothing that’s stuck to the burn of the child, don’t break any blisters that are on the child that have occured from the burn or scalds. Don’t apply ice, iced water, lotions, moisturisers, oil, ointments, creams or powders to the burn as it can make the burn worse and more painful for the child, butter or flour can make the damage worse DONT USE! If the burn is large, don’t cool it for longer than 20 minute as this can casue hypothermia to the children and can happen quickly.
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DEFINITELY GO TO A DOCTOR, HOSPITAL
OR MEDICAL CENTRE IF:
The burn or scald omn the child(ren) is the size of a 20-cent piece or larger. If the burn is deep, even if the child doesn’t feel any pain do not hesitate and go to the doctor or hospital immediately. The burn may appear raw, or blisterered, this will require medical attention. If the child's pain persists or is severe for them and if ever in doubt or you’re not sure how bad the burn is go to the hospital or your nearest medical emergency centre to seek medical attention thats needed for the child(ren). Preventions Bedrooms
Buy children close-fitting nightwear and dressing gowns with ‘low fire danger’ labels, if unsure always check the label or the clothing tag. Try to keep bedside lamps and light bulbs out of reach, or unplugged, when have young children and wait until your child is old enough (about three) to explain how they can burn and how they work. Avoid electric blankets as they can malfunction or that aren’t used properly by young children, this can cause serious burns, scalds or scaring. Babies and small children can also overheat if electric blankets are set too high, or if grown-ups forget to turn them off during the day. LIVING AND FAMILY AREAS
Install guards around heaters to discourage children from standing too close. Install a fixed fire guard around any open fires, smouldering ashes, or electric or gas heaters. Save ironing for after your children are asleep. You could also put your children (or yourself!) in a playpen while you iron. Install cool-to-touch heaters. Keep clothes and toys at least 1 m away from heaters Kitchen
Keep children out of the kitchen when you’re cooking, cleaning or just generally in the kitchen. Avoid leaving the kitchen unattended if you’re using pots and pans, toasters, sandwich presses, slow cookers, rice cookers, kettles, ovens and mircowaves. Turn handles on pots and pans towards the back of the stove and use the back two or three plates on the stove if possible. Installing a guard around the hot plates on your stove for your child(ren) safety and other young child(ren) is ideal. By putting locks on doors like ovens and microwaves prevent the child from opening them up possibly burning or scalding themsleves and or other young child(ren) ![]()
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TAKE THE FOLLOWING FIRST AID STEPS:
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Objectives of wound dressing
Follow-up if your child:
If your child(ren) become unwell or does not seem their normal self, does not seem to be drinking enough fluids (your guide to this in little babies is not having their normal number of wet nappies), and in older children not going to the toilet as much as they would normally would be a strong indercation that you should go to your doctor or hospital as soon as possible. if the child(ren) temperature develops over 38.5º C this too is a red flag that you should take action and get your child(ren) checked out. For more information go to
Raising Children http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/scalds.html http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/pip_burns_first_aid.html Royal Chlidrens Hospital http://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Burns_general_treatment/ Or your local Doctors and or hospital |