Burns can be a tragic emergency that can be prevented, and the Parkland Burn Team is committed to reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by fires through outreach education and demonstrations. A program can be designed to address injuries to children, adolescents, adults, and those in high risk professions such as line workers and power plants. Presentations can take place at health fairs, open houses, and schools. Information on basic burn safety, smoke detectors and evacuation planning are just a few of the topics that can be covered. All handouts and other material are provided free of charge.
Please contact the outreach coordinator to schedule a presentation on burn prevention or treatment.
Office 469-419-6356 or email Parklandburnoutreach@phhs.org.
Some Simple Safety tips to follow
- Check smoke alarms monthly and make sure you have one in every room of your house
- Practice a fire drill on a yearly basis and make an outside meeting point to rejoin with family members
Cooking Safety
- Remain in the kitchen when cooking
- Have a lid easily accessible to smother a grease fire
- Have a fire extinguisher handy and know how to use it
- Never use water on grease fire as it will cause the fire to spread faster and further
- Create a 3 foot “no kid” zone around your stove or simply keep children out of the kitchen you are cooking
- Video on how to safely extinguish a grease fire
- Vídeo sobre cómo extinguir un incendio de grasa de forma segura
Scald Burns
- Set hot water heater to 120°F or medium setting
- Check bath water prior to getting in the tub, it should not be more than 100°F
- Remain with children while they bath
- Keep hot drinks away from the edge of tables and children