All You Need to Know About Thermal Burns Treatment. By Anjali Srivastava: Thermal burns occur when skin is exposed to intense heat from sources like open flames, hot liquids or steam, often ...

Treatment includes stopping contact with the water as soon as possible, running the affected area under cold water, and covering the burn. Scalds can happen from contact with hot water or steam.

While most burn injuries do not require admission to a hospital, about 40,000 patients are admitted, with approximately 30,000 of them needing specialized treatment at a certified burn center.

Some 3.3 million steam cleaners are being recalled across North America due to a burn hazard that has resulted in consumers reporting more than 150 injuries. Select models of Bissell-branded ...