Burn Prevention
This collection includes resources available to prevent pediatric burn injuries.
Burn Care Education and Resources
2025
· MetroHealth Medical Center
The website provides information on burn injuries, their causes, and treatments. It describes different types of burns: first-degree (mild), second-degree (moderate), and third-degree (severe). For …
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PEDIATRIC SCALDS: A Burning Issue
2017
· American Burn Association
This infographic focuses on the dangers of scald burns in children, describing how these injuries often happen at home, especially in the kitchen and bathroom. …
Burn First Aid
2024
· American Burn Association
This website provides links to other sites about burn first aid. There are links for how to treat minor burns, when to seek medical attention, …
What Happens When Children Swallow Dangerous Stuff: The Intersection of Emergency Care, Education, Prevention, and Advocacy
2024
· University of Florida
These slides from the 2024 Kid Care Trauma Conference describe how emergency care, education, prevention, and advocacy work together to help children who ingest dangerous …
Leave the Show to the Pros: Fireworks Cause Life Changing Injuries…There are NO Safe Fireworks
This fact sheet emphasizes the importance of fireworks safety. It recommends safer alternatives like glow sticks, confetti poppers, or colored streamers. Fireworks should be handled …
Child Safety Around Gas Fireplaces
2020
· Safe Kids Worldwide
This infographic on fireplace safety highlights the risks of burns for small children and provides essential safety tips for families. Key recommendations include maintaining a …
Campfire Safety: Cool the Coals
This campfire safety fact sheet emphasizes key dos and don’ts. Build fires in designated pits at least 15 feet from tents and flammable objects. Keep …
Smokey Bear
· U.S. Forest Service,
· National Association of State Foresters,
· U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
This website is dedicated to the iconic character Smokey Bear, promoting wildfire prevention and safety. The website offers valuable resources, educational materials, and interactive tools …
How To Make A Home Fire Escape Plan
This webpage describes how to create a home fire escape plan. It emphasizes the importance of smoke alarms and planning two ways out of each …
Children’s Safety Network (CSN) - Fire & Burn Safety
This webpage provides valuable information on child safety regarding fire and burn prevention. It covers essential topics such as safety tips, statistics, and resources to …