What Are the Treatments for Hot Water Burns?
Hot or boiling water can cause severe scald burns. boiling water 2 image by Christopher Hall from Fotolia.com Burns are caused by potential hazards in every home, with scalds from steam, hot bath or sink water, tipped-over coffee cups and hot cooking fluids being the number one cause of household burns. Scald injuries are especially likely to occur in young children, adults over 65 years of age and disabled people. Dr. William Sears’ guide for ascertaining the seriousness of burns to determine treatment, says, “Not all burns require immediate medical evaluation,” but when dealing with young children, “a second-degree burn warrants an urgent page to your doctor.” Treatment of First Degree Burns Hot water from kettles is a common cause of children’s burns. cup and kettle 2 image by FocalPoint from Fotolia.com Hot water can cause first-, second-, or third-degree burns, depending on how badly the skin is damaged. The type of burn and its cause will determine the treatment, but all burns sh
