Patient Education Information

Burns: Taking Care of Burns and Preventing Burns in Your Home - These fact sheets come from FamilyDoctor.org.

Scald Burn Prevention - According to this tip sheet, hot liquids - not fire - are the most common cause of burns to young children. Here you will find advice on preventing scalds in the bathroom and the kitchen.

Burn Injuries: Prepare, Prevent and Respond - The Shriner's Hospital has created this fact sheet.

Burn Treatment Center: Patient Information - Information about burns, scalds and burn injuries from the University of Iowa Healthcare.

Candles - Learn how to properly burn candles and keep you and your home safe.

Fire Extinguishers - This site tells you how to properly use a fire extinguisher.

Fire Safety from KidsHealth - Learn about fire safety in this article written for parents by KidsHealth.

Fire Safety from the FDNY - The New York City Fire Department offers fact sheets about fire safety in the home, in office buildings, candle safety and burn concerns.

Household Extension Cords Can Cause Fires - Find out more about the safe way to use extension cords.

MEDLINEPlus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

Risk of Burns from Eruptions of Hot Water Overheated in Microwave Ovens - The Food and Drug Administration explains why this happens and how to prevent it.

Scald Burn - Wounds1 covers the staging of scald burns, the causes and some prevention tips.

Smoke Alarms - Learn more about why you need a good, working smoke alarm.

Treatment of Minor Burns - This fact sheet covers the staging of burns and the best treatment for each type and each stage.

Your Home Fire Safety Checklist - The Consumer Product Safety Commission offers this checklist of all types of potentially dangerous items in the home.