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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Steam from pressure cooker, kettle, radiator, or pipe released onto skin causing sudden intense burn.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sudden white blistering or red skin after steam contact.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Burn from pressure cooker vent, kettle spout, or industrial pipe.
Scene hazards: Continuing steam release, Pressure cooker still pressurized, Hot surfaces
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Turn off heat source if safe — do not force open pressure cooker.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Begin cooling under running lukewarm water.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cool for full 20 minutes.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cover with clean cloth. Call 112 if burn covers large area or face/hands.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 for facial, hand, or large steam burns.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Steam burns on joints or large areas need hospital assessment.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use ice, toothpaste, butter, or oil.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT pop blisters.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Steam burns are milder than hot water burns
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Steam often causes deeper injury because of the heat energy transferred in vapor form.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Underestimating depth and skipping medical care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Steam carries more heat energy than boiling water at the same temperature and can cause deep burns instantly.