Burn Prevention
This collection includes resources available to prevent pediatric burn injuries.
Keeping Kids Safe: Extreme Heat, Pavement Burns, and Chemical Burns
This webpage describes how to keep kids safe from burns caused by extreme heat, hot pavement, and chemicals. It explains that children can get serious …
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Preventing Burn Injuries
2024
· Children's National Hospital
This page is about preventing burn injuries at home. It describes ways to keep children safe from burns, such as keeping hot items out of …
Preventing Unintentional Pediatric Injuries at Evacuation Centers
2009
· Children's National Hospital
This article is about preventing injuries to children aged 1 to 14 at evacuation centers during natural disasters. It describes how injury is a leading …
Rural EMS Education Series: Pediatric EMS Considerations
This webinar, part of the Rural EMS Education Series, is about pediatric emergency medical services (EMS) and how to care for children in emergencies. It …
Burn Prevention, First Aid and Calling 911
This webpage explains how to prevent and treat burns, especially for children, older adults, and people with disabilities. It describes safety tips like keeping pot …
Topic Collection: Burns
This webpage provides technical resources for healthcare facility staff to plan for burn casualties due to various incidents. It includes resources for emergency burn care …
Burn Triage and Treatment of Thermal Injuries in a Radiation Emergency
This webpage from Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM) explains how to treat burn injuries during a radiation emergency. It describes the importance of early care, …
Understanding the Impact of Fire and Life Safety Messages on Children: Final Report
2010
· Johns Hopkins University,
· National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
· Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
· U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This study explores how fire and life safety messages affect children. It describes the importance of teaching kids about safety to prevent accidents and injuries. …
Healthcare Coalition Burn Surge Annex Template
This template helps healthcare groups plan for emergencies with many burn victims. It describes how to manage resources, decide where patients go, and work with …
Poison Prevention Educator Toolkit
2021
· Georgia Poison Center
The "Educator Toolkit" is a comprehensive resource designed by the Georgia Poison Center to educate individuals on poison prevention and safety. This toolkit includes information …