Burns are always accidents associated with carelessness and improvidence. To avoid burns taking into account the following recommendations:
§ Do not leave children unattended in places where there is fire (cooking, space heaters, fireplaces)
§ Do not leave containers on the floor with boiling liquids.
§ Do not let the reach of children hot irons.
§ The handles of pans should be placed toward the wall.
§ Do not leave flammable within reach of children.
§ Do not leave burning candles or shining at night when no images and saints this at home.
§ No tank or gasoline stoves alcohol when they are burning.
§ Do not stoke the fire of fires, fireplaces and barbecues with flammable substances.
§ Do not let children play with matches, cigarettes or lighters.
§ Never let children handle fireworks.
§ In case of thunderstorm not protected under the trees.
Other recommendations of the Colombian Red Cross:
- Do not smoke in bed
- Do not spray insecticides or aerosol air fresheners when you fire. Are flammable.
- Do not serve hot food to children.
- Do not puncture aerosol containers.
- Test the water with your elbow, or the inside of the forearm, before skirting the children and the elderly.
- Keep electrical outlets and facilities in good condition. Place protectors in the outlets to prevent accidents with children.
- Do not handle electrical appliances with wet hands.
- Apply sunscreen when exposed to the sun.
- Never stop on Mount cans, glass or items that produce shine. Can open fire and natural disasters.
Tags: Burns, Burns Care, Prevention Of Burns
