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The length of
contact with the scalding substance, and the temperature are the main factors
affecting scald severity. The clothes on which a substance is spilled retain
heat until they are removed.
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The nature of the
substance matters. The stickier or heavier the substance that spills, the
more likely it will retain heat and stick to the body, or to the clothes on
the body. Oatmeal and spaghetti sauce heated close to the boiling point, for
example, will cause a more severe injury than hot water of the same
temperature.
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A spill of small
size may affect a large area of a child’s body.
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A cup of coffee, for
example, could burn 25% of a toddler’s body.
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Scald burns to the
face, hands, feet or private areas of the body can be difficult to heal and
affect their functions for a long time.
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(Bridge) Let’s look at three types of
actions we can take to prevent scalds in both kitchen/dining and bathing
areas.
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