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Posted on Jan 29, 2009

Easy Home Burn Remedies

If you suffer from a minor, instead of reaching for the first aid kit you might be reaching for the kitchen pantry instead. While major burn injuries should receive medical attention as soon as possible, here are some easy home burn remedies you can try on first degree burns. Toothpaste For a closed, minor...
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Posted on Jan 27, 2009

Identifying The Severity Of A Burn

When giving first aid to a burn victim, the first thing that needs to be done is to identify the severity of the burn. Knowing how bad the burn is helps when deciding how to treat the burn, or if the burn victim should be given emergency assistance. There are 3 common levels of burn identification with two...
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Posted on Jan 20, 2009

How To Prevent Household Burns

Many of the childhood burns that have occurred are preventable. The majority of household burns occur in the kitchen. There are many steps adults can take to make the kitchen area safe. Here are some safe rules to follow that will allow you and your family members to prevent burns from happening. When...
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Posted on Jan 16, 2009

Protecting Your Infant From Sunburn

The summer is a great time to take your baby or young child outdoors. The weather is warm, the days are longer, and there are plenty of places just waiting for exploring. However, you have to be extra careful with children to help protect them from a serious sunburn. You have probably noticed that your child...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2009

When Burns Need Medical Treatment

Most people have had a minor burn sometime in their lives. Maybe you picked up a hot pot, had cooking grease splatter on you, or stuck you hand in some dish water that had gotten a little too hot. If this has happen to you, then you know how painful a minor can be both after it happens and as it is...
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