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Article - 3 Minute Read
50 Years of Saving Lives: UPMC Mercy Burn Center
As the UPMC Mercy Burn Center celebrates 50 years of excellence, UPMC looks back on years of milestones and a history of pioneering innovative treatment. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
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Article - 2 Minute Read
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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Article - 3 Minute Read
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 damage Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
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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Article - 2 Minute Read
Home Alone: The Truth Behind the Booby Traps
The injuries Kevin McAllister inflicted on the villians of Home Alone would be much more severe than a few screams and burns as shown in the film. Learn mo Read More
Categorized as: Safety
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Burn Awareness: Flame Burns
Learn how you can prevent flame burns or burns from fire, and watch videos concerning other burn awareness topics. Read More
Categorized as: Safety
