Burn Prevention
This collection includes resources available to prevent pediatric burn injuries.
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. …
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Burn Educational Videos
This playlist provides links to educational videos for clinicians about burn care in English and Spanish. The videos cover all aspects of burn wound care, …
Evaluation/Treatment of the Child with a Burn Injury, Hand Burn Dressing
The video is about how to evaluate and treat burn injuries. It describes different types of burns, such as first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree burns. It …
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 …
Pediatric Emergency ABCs and More
2024
· University of Florida
The Pediatric Emergency ABCs and More helps healthcare professionals manage pediatric emergencies by providing information on airway, breathing, and circulation. It describes differences between infants …
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 …
Educational Messages Advisory Committee (EMAC) Desk Reference 2020 Edition
The Educational Messages Advisory Committee (EMAC) Desk Reference 2020 Edition is a resource for fire service and safety educators. It contains consistent language used in …
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 …