Ohio State is home to the burn experts. As the only adult burn center in central Ohio verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons, we are equipped to treat all types of burns, from minor to severe.
Tips for Preventing Burns
Follow these tips to decrease your risk of getting burned
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LEAVE FIREWORKS
to the experts -
DON'T SMOKE
while you're using oxygen -
USE OVEN MITTS
when taking items out of the oven -
DON'T MICROWAVE
non-food items -
DON'T LEAVE CANDLES UNATTENDED -
NEVER PUT WATER ON A GREASE FIRE
to extinguish it, put a lid on it and turn off the heat source -
DON'T ALLOW PETS
near candles -
CHECK SMOKE DETECTORS
monthly and replace batteries at least once a year -
HOT WATER TANKS
should be set at 120 degrees or less -
DON'T PUT GASOLINE
on a fire -
SUPERVISE CHILDREN
around hot objects at all times -
TURN HEATING PADS AND BLANKETS OFF
before falling asleep
Tips for Treating Burns
In the event someone gets burned, follow these tips
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STOP THE BURNING PROCESS
Cool the burn by running cool (not cold) water over the burn for at least five minutes -
DO NOT USE ICE,
as this may cause the burn to deepen -
REMOVE ALL JEWELRY,
watches and rings around the burned area -
APPLY A CLEAN, DRY DRESSING
or cloth to the burned area. Cover the victim to keep them warm -
DO NOT USE
ointments, sprays, first aid cream or butter -
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
if there is a persistent fever not relieved by medication or redness that may extend beyond the border of the burn