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Burns and Electric Shock

… Check Your Symptoms Overview Most burns are minor … of the burn; the affected body area; and the age and health of the burn victim. Any other … help, and it can damage the skin tissue. Caring for a minor burn Here are things you …
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Electrical Shock or Burn

… the strike is. Participating in outdoor sports activities increases your risk of being … William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine … the strike is. Participating in outdoor sports activities increases your risk of being …
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Toxic shock syndrome

… information on group A Streptococcus, see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal … after a surgery or skin injury, contact your health care provider immediately. What should … the tampon or menstrual cup and see your health care provider right away. Inform them …
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Child Safety Preventing Burns

… Toilet cleaners Battery acid Bleach Lime products Plaster and mortar Oven and drain … Toilet cleaners Battery acid Bleach Lime products Plaster and mortar Oven and drain …
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First Aid for Electrical Burns

… Electrical burns can affect the electrical activity of the heart and cause heartbeat … Electrical burns can affect the electrical activity of the heart and cause heartbeat …
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Burns to the Eye

… that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) … that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) …
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Home Treatment for Second-Degree Burns

Overview For many second-degree burns , home treatment is all that is needed for healing and to prevent other problems. Rinse the burn Rinse burned skin with cool water until the pain stops. Rinsing …
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First Aid for Chemical Burns

Overview Note : If a chemical has been swallowed that may be a poison or may cause burning in the throat and esophagus , call your local Poison Control Centre immediately for information on …
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Burns and scalds in young children

123 Young children, who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of burns and scalds in young children is from contact with hot …
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Chili Pepper Burns

… at least an hour. If the burn sensation is on your hands, dip your hands in vegetable oil for the hour. … disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this …