Burn Prevention
This collection includes resources available to prevent pediatric burn injuries.
Preventing Burn Injuries in Children
This webpage provides tips for families on preventing fires and burns. It includes components of a family escape plan and details how to escape from …
Patient Care Priorities for the First 24 hours in Burn Mass Casualty for Non-Burn Physicians
The document is a guide for non-burn doctors on caring for burn patients in the first 24 hours after a mass casualty event. It describes …
Burn Disaster Preparedness and Response
2025
· American Burn Association
This webpage provides information about the American Burn Association's disaster response services. It describes emergency hotline numbers for different regions in case of a mass …
Frostbite and Hypothermia: Be Prepared for Cold Weather - Keep Moving to Keep Warm
2020
· American Burn Association
This fact sheet provides guidance in the prevention of and response to frostbite and hypothermia in cold weather. Hypothermia is a serious condition with symptoms …
Leave the Show to the Pros: Fireworks Cause Life Changing Injuries…There are NO Safe Fireworks
2015
· American Burn Association
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 …
Campfire Safety: Cool the Coals
2015
· American Burn Association
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 …
Burn Mass Casualty Operations Plan
This document is a guide for handling emergencies with many burn victims. It describes how to organize medical teams, use resources wisely, and provide care …
Burn Nurse Competencies
2021
· American Burn Association
The Burn Nurse Competencies document outlines the skills and knowledge needed for nurses who care for burn patients. It describes how nurses should assess, plan, …
General Camp Emergency Procedures
This document describes emergency procedures for Girl Scout day camps, including how to prepare for emergencies, use the buddy system, and locate shelters and emergency …
Transport Children Safely in Your Ambulance
This flyer describes how to safely transport children in ambulances, explaining the right and wrong ways to use child restraints to prevent injuries. Children should …