Burns awareness toolkit
The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network has worked with our clinicians to produce the following resources to be shared. Every year we see over 500 children present to the hospitals with scalds or contact burn injuries. Over 50% of these children being aged 2 or under.
Help us spread our message that burns can happen in seconds but can last a lifetime. Taking preventative measures and applying immediate and correct first aid, can help make a difference to keep children healthy, safe and out of hospital.
The below social media resources are available to be posted freely on the social media profiles of community organisations. This includes schools, daycares, medical clinics, public health networks and community centres.
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Impact of burns
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June is Burns Awareness month! š„ Ā
Burns can leave more than just a mark on children. They can have lasting effects on physical, social, emotional and mental health.
Immediate and correct right first aid is vital. The only effective treatment is 20 minutes of cool running water. This can reduce the severity of a burn and can improve a childās chance of a quick recovery.
ā”ļøComplete the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network free burns first aid module today: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/burns-first-aid
Burns prevention
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Did you spot them all? Comment how many burns hazards you found.
Young children are curious, and often little hands touch and grab at hot objects.
Accidental burns from hot liquids, food, or steam are the most common cause of burns in children. Ā Burns can be serious, but the risk can be reduced. ā
Visit the burns and fire safety page on the SCHN Kids Health Hub to take action in your home making it safer for your little ones: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/burns-and-fire-safety
First aid for burns and scalds
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Most burns are accidental. Ā Knowing what to do if a burn occurs can reduce the severity of the injury.
If your child suffers a burn: Ā
šæ Apply cool running water to the area for 20 minutes to cool the skin and stop the burning process.
šIf possible, remove clothing, nappies or jewellery near the burn.Ā
š Call @healthdirectaus on 1800 022 222 for advice or in an emergency call Triple Zero (000).ā”ļøOrder your FREE burns magnet today as a quick reminder to act fast: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/burns-magnet
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Burns can happen in seconds, but can last a lifetime.
Even a small burn can have long-term effects on a childās social, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
Learn how to prevent burns at the SCHN Kids Health Hub: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/burns-and-fire-safety
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A child's skin burns deeper, quicker and at lower temperatures than adults.
Burns can cause skin damage and scarring impacting a childās growth and development.
Taking action to reduce burn hazards in the home and knowing how to respond if they do happen can make the world of difference.
Learn more at the SCHN Kids Health Hub: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/burns-and-fire-safety
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A child's skin burns deeper, quicker and at lower temperatures than adults.
Burns can cause skin damage and scarring impacting a childās growth and development.
Taking action to reduce burn hazards in the home and knowing how to respond if they do happen can make the world of difference.
Learn more at the SCHN Kids Health Hub: https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/burns-and-fire-safety
