Preventing Burns and Scalds. Injury Prevention for Young Children from the National Safety Certification System [electronic resource] / Sheryl L. Fischer and April L. Walker.
This booklet outlines a comprehensive fire and burn injury prevention program which includes an instructor's manual, a videotape, and a test: the video provides additional information and examples of injury prevention techniques, and the test measures the amount of knowledge acquired. Following...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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1994.
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| Summary: | This booklet outlines a comprehensive fire and burn injury prevention program which includes an instructor's manual, a videotape, and a test: the video provides additional information and examples of injury prevention techniques, and the test measures the amount of knowledge acquired. Following an introduction, the prevalence and extent of burn and scald injuries, statistics on burn fatalities and nonfatal injuries from fire and burns, the mechanics of burn and scald injuries, and information on the different categories of burns and their effects are provided. A chart outlines children's developmental stages and the accompanying potential injury hazards at each stage. Next, the major causes of fire and burn injury and death are examined as follows: residential fires, smoke inhalation, smoking materials, heaters, hot surfaces, hot foods, electricity and sunburns. Fire safety codes and standards, installing and testing smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, testing hot water temperature, and emergency escape planning are also discussed. Fire and burn prevention activity worksheets; burn safety checklists for homes and child care centers; guidelines for burn first aid; and a list of things to buy to help make a safe environment for children are included. Organizations offering safety products and product and burn safety information are listed, and the fire and burn prevention guidelines of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) are included. Contains 39 references. (AS) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Document Number: ED375977. Availability: Bonnie Walker and Associates, Inc., 2135 Espey Court, Suite 16, Crofton, MD 21114 ($8). Sponsoring Agency: Centers for Disease Control (DHHS/PHS), Atlanta, GA. Contract Number: IR43CE00051-01. ERIC Note: Edited by Bonnie L. Walker. |
| Physical Description: | 37 p. |
| Audience: | Parents. Practitioners. |