Some of the simplest items in our home can cause great pain. they are truly too hot to handle! Ovens, stovetops, candles and even kettles can be hazardous. Any item that gives off heat or has a flame, can lead to a burn – a red, painful and sometimes blistering burn.
Prevention is the goal!
Keep candles in a safe location and omit the need for open flame. Use larger candle holders so that the flame is enclosed. The battery-operated candles offer a very safe alternative. Be aware in the kitchen and don’t leave pots on the stovetop or in the oven unattended. Use heat resistant oven mitts, use a timer as a reminder, keep the temperatures set low. For a grease fire, put a lid on the pot or use a fire extinguisher – never use water on a grease fire!
If a burn does occur, apply cool water immediately and continue with cool water until the burning and pain diminishes. Usually takes about 20 to 45 minutes for a burn to subside. These kind of burns are referred to as a first degree burn also known as a superficial burn. When blisters are are present that is called a second degree or Mid thickness burn,
If the burn is from an open flame, you must get to a hospital for treatment. This type of burn is much more severe and needs medical attention. This is known as a third degree burn or full thickness burn.
Below is an example of the different burns
