Burn Prevention
All Burns Are Preventable
While pediatric trauma is common, it’s also preventable. Our entire trauma team is committed to saving lives, but we know prevention is the only measure that is 100% effective. Providing education on the leading causes of trauma, such as pediatric burns, serves our community and our injury prevention mission at University Health.
Burn Prevention Is Everyone’s Job
Burns can result from even routine activities. Your children could be exposed to these risks on any given day in or around your home, or a friend’s home:
- Scalds from hot liquids, such as bath water, soup, coffee or from steam
- Contact with fire or hot objects, such as BBQ grills and stove tops
- Chemical burns from cleaners, bleach, batteries, etc.
- Electrical burns from appliance cords or outlets
- Outdoor burns caused by the sun
Tips for Preventing Burns in Children
All caregivers – parents, grandparents, teachers, babysitters, etc. – should be familiar with these tips to reduce kids’ chances of pediatric burns as they grow.