Burns
- Burns and Scalds
Burns can be caused by flame, UV radiation, hot liquids, electricity, lightning and certain chemicals. Major burns are a medical emergency and require urgent medical attention. In some cases, skin graft surgery is needed.
- Hot water burns
Scalds and burns from hot water can happen at bath time, as the result of a spilled cup of tea or coffee or during mealtimes when a hot stove, pots or pans can cause a burn.
Over a thousand children and older people are burns and scalds victims ...
Last updated: 6 July, 2008
Last reviewed: 6 July, 2008
