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BE BURN AWARE Scalds from hot drinks are the commonest cause of

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1 BE BURN AWARE Scalds from hot drinks are the commonest cause of
Burn injury for children under 5 years of age It takes 1 second to cause a deep burn from hot water at 70oC Irons, hair straighteners and radiators can also cause a deep burn on contact Remember to protect your child from getting a flame burn by using a fire guard Original design by Birmingham Children’s Hospital

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Burn First Aid: Three C’s C Cool the burn with running cold tap water for 20 minutes and remove all clothing and jewellery C Call for help – 999, 111 or local GP for advice C Cover with cling film or a sterile, non-fluffy dressing or cloth. Make sure the patient is kept warm INSERT Burn Service logo and Name


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