From: Epidemiological studies of burn patients in a burn center in Ghana: any clues for prevention?
Host | Agent | Physical environment | Social environment | |
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Pre-event | Keep children from source of fire | Keep children from source of fire | Provision of fire alarm systems | Close monitoring of children |
Ensure adherence to safety practices | Containers with hazardous chemicals should be stored at designated areas | Ensure standard operating procedures | Safe working environment | |
Chemicals should be kept at clearly defined areas | Advocacy on burns prevention | |||
Event | Teach persons to conduct themselves in ways to prevent excessive burns, e.g., stop, drop, and roll policy | Flooding the burns area with a lot of water | Flooding with lot of water | Swift response of the rescue team |
Post-event | Get the victim farther from the injury site | Turn off electrical supply | Provide fire alarms | Rehabilitation for victims |
Call for help | Help quench fire | Swift response of the rescue team | Care and support | |
Financial support for victims |