"For those with young children if they're toddling around in the house, they're a particular risk. They do something called cruising. So, when they're just starting to walk, they're holding onto surfaces. They really are a little bit unsteady and unfortunately, if one of the things that they grasp is a pan of boiling water or a kettle, it can have devastating results."
"Aim to dissipate the heat. Hopefully reduce the amount of injury by putting under cool water for 20 minutes and to do that within the first four hours of injury. So, if you see somebody and they've not done it yet, get them to do it. There is one caveat. You must make sure that the person doesn't get too cold."
Toddlers who are cruising—holding onto surfaces while learning to walk—are particularly at risk of scalds if they grasp a pan of boiling water or a kettle. Their unsteady balance and tendency to reach for nearby items increase the danger of devastating burns. Immediate first aid should aim to dissipate heat by placing the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes, preferably within the first four hours after injury, to reduce tissue damage. Care must be taken to prevent hypothermia while cooling. Prompt action by caregivers can lessen injury severity and improve outcomes.
Read at Irish Independent
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