Steam Burns ● Open Flame ● Cooking SurfacesThermal burns may result from exposure to steam, open flame, or hot cooking surfaces and objects such as skillets or pans. Other common sources of thermal burns include the following:
Burn injury by scalding or by direct contact with fire will inevitably cause injury to one or more of the three layers of skin: the epidermis, the dermis, and subcutaneous tissues such as nerve endings and hair follicles. Medical treatment of thermal burns will likely include pain control, antibiotics, and care of blisters. Severe cases may require hospitalization. Prevention of infection and mitigation of scarring are prime concerns for victims of thermal burns. Burn Injury Online is provided as a source of knowledge and hope for thermal burn victims and their families. The sponsors of this Web site have cultivated working relationships with top internationally renown experts who care and treat burn injury victims and with expert forensic engineers who identify the "root-cause" of the burn producing event. These experts and physicians have trained at the most prestigious academic institutions and are held in high esteem by their peers in the scientific community. Lawyers, medical researchers, and healthcare providers collaborate to pursue medical and legal remedies for thermal burn injury victims. To request an attorney's thoughtful evaluation of a thermal burn injury case, contact us in New York through this Web site. |
