Burn Injuries

There are several ways someone can become injured from a burn. According to the American Burn Association’s latest data, there are approximately 486,000 burn injuries requiring medical treatment each year in the United States. While many severe burn victims do not initially feel any pain, that is not a lasting reaction. The medical treatment required…

Burn injuries can happen anywhere, but some people have a greater risk of suffering from these injuries while they are at work. When a person gets burned, the injuries can range in degrees from mild first-degree burns to catastrophic, even life-threatening third degree burns. Some injuries may require a simple treatment consisting of a topical…

For many people, a big part of the holiday season involves transforming their home into a festive, glowing environment full of lights and decorations. However, the season also brings with it its increased share of fire emergencies and associated burn injuries. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that over 350,000 residential home fires occur…

Nothing says summer like a brisket in the smoker or some burgers on the grill. Unfortunately, barbecuing can lead to some pretty serious injuries. According to the Overton County News, Tennessee fire departments answered nearly 200 calls between 2013 and 2017 due to fires from barbecues, hibachis, and grills. The Tennessee Fire Incident Reporting System…