Search Results for: burns
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What Are the 3 Types of Burns? Identifying Superficial, Partial-Thickness, and Full-Thickness Burns
Burns are one of the most common household injuries — we've all suffered them. But how do you know if your burn is serious? Here's how to identify the 3 types of burns and when to seek treatment.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Types of Burns: Thermal, Electrical, and More
Learn about electrical burns, thermal burns, friction burns, and other types of burns. Find out when it's time to seek medical care.Read More
Categorized as: Safety
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How to Protect Kids from Thermal Burns on the Playground
Each year in the United States, more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger are treated in emergency rooms for playground-related injuries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to remind parents to pay attention to the risk to their children of thermal burns from playground equipment. Be Alert for Thermal Burns Every child loves…Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Staying Safe: Prevent Burns with These 10 Tips
Many severe burns are sustained right at home — in the kitchen, garage, and even the bathroom. Learn how you can stay safe with these tips.Read More
Categorized as: Safety
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How to Treat Eye Burns
Corneal burn can result when certain chemicals come into contact with your eyes.Corneal burn, or eye burn, can result when certain chemicals come into contact with your eyes. This painful injury can cause permanent eye and vision damageRead More
Categorized as: Eye Health
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Burns 101: When to Seek Care and How to Treat Them at Home
Burns are an extremely common injury, especially for children. Learn about the degrees of burn, how you can treat them at home, and when to seek care.Read More
Categorized as: Safety
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Holiday Safety Tips: Preventing Burns and Fires
Are you keeping your Christmas tree well-watered to prevent an unexpected house fire? Learn about holiday burn and fire safety from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
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Video: Burn Awareness – Chemical Burns
Learn how you can prevent chemical burns or burns from corrosive substances, and watch videos concerning other burn awareness topics.Read More
Categorized as: Safety
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Video: Burn Awareness – Electrical Burns
Watch a short video about treating electrical burns and discover the risks and complications of these burns if left untreated.Read More
Categorized as: Safety