The chance of burning in the home in winter is extremely high. Living room and bathroom are on the list

As the time passes into winter, as the temperature gradually changes, many people will use electric heating furnaces to keep warm, drink hot soup, take hot baths, etc., which not only warms up the body, but also a great enjoyment in winter. However, pay attention to the hidden dangers. If the child accidentally gets injured, it may cause serious consequences. In this regard, the National Health Department of the Ministry of Health and Welfare compiled the "4 major dangers of burning injuries" and shared the first aid steps for burning injuries, providing them with references to parents.

4 major dangers of burning and burning

As winter arrives, the use of electrical appliances, preparing for hot food or taking hot baths increases, but be careful of hidden dangers. The National Health Administration reminds that parents should pay attention to the "four major dangers" of home burning injuries, including kitchens, dining tables, living rooms and bathrooms. They should keep a warning at any time and use simple preventive measures to help their children avoid burning injuries.

Kitchen: Parents should ensure that the kitchen and the kindergarten activity area are separated to avoid allowing children to approach the kitchen when cooking. Parents are reminded not to hold the child and cook at the same time to avoid hot oil or water flowing out. They should turn the handle inside to avoid burns caused by the child being pulled and injured due to curiosity.

Dining table: When dining, no table towels or tablecloths should be used on the dining table to avoid the pull of curious children causing hot food to fall and cause damage. Parents should also pay attention to placing hot drinks and hot foods in places that children cannot reach.

Living room: Commonly seen in living rooms, such as electric heating furnaces, blankets, steam irons, rod rolls, blowers, etc., these items should be placed high or protected devices to ensure that the child cannot contact.

Bathroom: When taking a bath, the water should be cooled and then hot. The water temperature should not exceed 40 degrees. Before the child goes into the water, the parents should first test the water temperature with their hands on their backs. If the weather is cold, the indoor temperature should be increased rather than the water temperature. In addition, parents should not leave their children alone in the bathroom to avoid accidents.

Five-step first aid for burning and burning

Fire burning is a common accident in children's home life. It not only treats difficulties and expensive costs, but may also cause post-mortem symptoms such as scars and waste. In addition to affecting physiological functions, it also affects the child's psychological state. If a burning accident occurs unfortunately, parents should memorize the 5 steps of first aid for burning injuries: "Puling, sucking, soaking, sucking, and sending":

. Occurrence: Continue to pump cold water for 15 to 30 minutes.

. Removal: Carefully remove or cut clothes near the wound in the water.

. Soak: Continue to soak the wound in cold water for 30 minutes, and continue to reduce the temperature.

. Plumbing: Use a clean gauze to cover the wound to avoid bacterial infection.

. Give it: Send it to medical treatment as soon as possible.

The National Health Administration reminds that parents must maintain a high level of vigilance and avoid child damage through correct protection measures. Parents can refer to the National Health Administration’s “Child Education Manual” accident prevention inspection form to verify whether the environment at home is safe and ensure that children can remain safe in a warm environment and stay away from the threat of burning injuries.

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