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You know what they say: safety first. When it comes to keeping you and your family safe, knowledge is critical. Our safety articles, guides, videos, and information provide you with essential tips on staying safe in your everyday life. Topics include outdoor safety, safety at home, and injury prevention tips for all members of the family.

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Keeping Food Safe During a Power Outage

April 14, 2014

Power outages make it difficult to keep food safe. Learn more about how to protect your food during a power outage with these tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: food poisoning, food safety, food safety power outage, power outage
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Mistaken Identities – Poison Prevention

March 15, 2014

Many household products can look similar through a child's eyes. Learn more about childhood poison prevention tips and other household health hazards. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: children, Mr. Yuk, Pittsburgh Poison Center, poison, poison prevention
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Video: Burn Awareness – Chemical Burns

February 21, 2014

Learn how you can prevent chemical burns or burns from corrosive substances, and watch videos concerning other burn awareness topics. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: burn awareness, burn awareness week, chemical burns, chemicals, Jenny Ziembicki MD, trauma, UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center, video
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Video: Burn Awareness – Electrical Burns

February 19, 2014

Watch a short video about treating electrical burns and discover the risks and complications of these burns if left untreated. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: alternating current injuries, burn awareness, electrical burn, electrical wires, infants, Jenny Ziembicki MD, low voltage burns, UPMC Mercy Burn Center, video
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Burn Awareness: Flame Burns

February 15, 2014

Learn how you can prevent flame burns or burns from fire, and watch videos concerning other burn awareness topics. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: burn awareness, burns, fire, flame, video
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Video: Burn Awareness – Thermal Burns

February 13, 2014

Watch this short video to learn more about how to prevent and treat thermal burns, which are among the most common of household injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: Jenny Ziembicki MD, thermal burns, UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center
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Avoiding Hot Water Burns at Home

February 10, 2014

In recognition of Burn Awareness Week, learn about how to avoid scald burns in the kitchen and other areas of your house, and watch a video about burns. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: burn awareness week, burn hazards, burn injuries, Jenny Ziembicki MD, scald burn, scalding, UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center, video
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Prevent Trauma and Emergency Accidents Over the Winter Months

January 22, 2014

Don't get hurt this winter. Learn how to prevent four of the most common winter injuries and accidents for kids and adults. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: Charissa Pacella MD, cold weather, heart attack, ice skating, shoveling, skiing, sledding, UPMC Presbyterian, winter weather
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Tips for Frostbite Prevention: Staying Safe in Extreme Cold

January 10, 2014

Read this guide to understand the risks and warning signs for frostbite and learn how to perform first aid on someone who is frostbitten. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: below freezing, burning sensation, cold weather, dress in layers, early frostbite, frostbite, frostbitten skin, hard skin, moisture-reducing winter sportswear, moisture-resistant outerwear, numb, risk, severe frostbite, snow, sweater, thermal underwear, warm clothing