Summer is upon us, and it’s tempting to cool off in the water, play more outdoor sports, or take longer walks. But sometimes we spend too much time in the...
Do you know what to do if you or a loved one were to be burned from something like a stovetop or fire? On today's Health Minute, Annette Matherly from the Burn Center at University of Utah Health walks us through the “four C’s” of first aid burn treatment.
The John A. Moran Eye Center’s Global Outreach Division has been working to create sustainable eye care systems in the developing world for more than 20 years and recently expanded...
Firefighter teams from around the state of Utah will be bringing their chili cooking skills to the ring - competing for the coveted "Battle of the Axe" trophy. Winning this...
Because they can reach temperatures up to 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit, glass-front gas fireplaces are responsible for many preventable burn injuries to children each year. Jordan Green shares the harrowing experience of his infant son who burned his hand one morning and faced a long and painful period of wound care and rehabilitation afterward. Learn what safety precautions you can take if you have a glass-front fireplace in your home.
Heating pads are big burn-risks to the elderly and geriatric populations. Brad Wiggins, nurse manager at University of Utah Health Burn Center, talks about why these two populations, specifically, are most susceptible to second-degree burns, the types of injuries he has seen from heating pads, and their treatments.
Would you let your three-year-old run around the yard waving a 2000-degree blowtorch? That’s how hot sparklers burn. Brad Wiggins from the University of Utah Burn Center says the injuries sparklers cause are real and can last a lifetime. Don’t underestimate the danger. Take a moment to find out the way most kids get hurt with sparklers—and with other fireworks—and what you should do to keep your child safe.
Do you know what you’d do if you were burned and miles away from help or a hospital? If you’re heading out on a hunting or backpacking trip this summer, this podcast is for you. Burn expert Annette Matherly describes the steps to take if you get burned in the wilderness. She tells you everything you need to know about treating a burn with limited resources.
Scalds are the most common burn injury for children under five, they are painful and can be life-changing. Unfortunately, it’s easier then you think for a child to suffer severe burns from hot drinks, bathwater, and microwave foods. Prevention is always the best first step, but if your child did get a scald injury, would you know what to do to minimize the damage and pain? Annette Matherly from the Utah Burn Center tells you about the four C’s; four steps that can really make a difference that everyone should know in case a child you love gets scalded.
