Tag Archives: burn injuries
What Kind of Burn Do You Have — First-, Second-, Third- or Fourth-Degree?
Every burn is painful, but some burns are deeper, more damaging and take longer to heal. Extremely severe burns may require extensive medical care, followed by physical therapy for victims to regain use of the affected limb. Significant scarring may be unavoidable. How deep is your burn? The severity of burns is categorized in first-, […]
Flammable Fabrics Can Cause Devastating Burns
Few people consider the flammability of the fabrics they bring into their homes and the dangers these fabrics can pose to their families. In fact, most people are completely unaware that certain fabrics are supposed to be labeled according to their flammability. Dangerous fabrics cause second- and third-degree burns in seconds Some fabrics are extremely […]
Avoid Flammable and Corrosive Dangers in Your Home
You may be in danger of a house fire or chemical burn and not know it. Many common products used for cleaning or other household purposes have serious risks of injury if the products or vapors come into contact with an ignition source, or when products come into direct contact with skin. Flammable products around […]