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
LEAVE FIREWORKS
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
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
When to Seek Treatment at a Burn Center
