Summer Burn Tips

John Griswold, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Surgery, offers advice on how to keep your summer fun from turning into a nightmare. An estimated 500,000 people receive medical treatment for burns each year in the U.S., according to 2007 data from the American Burn Association.

Be sensible in the sun
Protect yourself from skin cancer by using sunscreen, especially on fair skin.
Don’t douse charcoal grills with gasoline
This can cause an explosion. Keep gas away from hot surfaces and flames.
Keep your hot water heater set at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This is to help protect you and your children from scald burns.
If your car overheats, wait until the car cools to remove the radiator cap. Do not add gas to a hot lawn mower or weed eater.
Invest in a windshield shade.Hot car handles, seatbelt buckles, etc., can cause contact burns.

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