Cuts and burns are unique kinds of injuries because, unlike so many other causes of pain, you can often see with your eyes exactly what is wrong. But that also means that these injuries can be particularly alarming when they happen to your child. This class will walk you through how to treat cuts and when to know if a cut might require further treatment. You’ll learn the different types of burns, how to tell the differences between them and how to approach treatment depending on your child’s injury. The information in this class will make you feel more prepared and confident when your child gets a cut or burn.

Dr. Chase Parsons, DO, MBI, is a Med-Peds trained Pediatric Hospitalist in Boston. He cares for children admitted to the hospital and supports their families upon discharge. He’s also an instructor in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School (HMS). Chase attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and earned a Master's in Biomedical Informatics from HMS.

Dr. Chase Parsons, DO, MBI

Cuts and burns are unique kinds of injuries, because unlike so many other causes of pain, you can often see with your eyes exactly what is wrong. But that also means that these injuries can be particularly alarming when they happen to your child. This class will walk you through how to treat cuts and when to know if a cut might require further treatment. You’ll learn the different types of burns, how to tell the differences between them and how to approach treatment depending on your child’s injury. The information in this class will make you feel more prepared and confident when your child gets a cut or burn.

Cuts & Burns: What to Do, How to Treat at Home & When to Seek Care

How to Handle Cuts & Burns in Kids (0-5 years)

Introduction

Cuts

An Introduction to Burns

Superficial Burns (First-Degree)

Partial Thickness Burns (Second-Degree)

Full Thickness Burns (Third-Degree)

Preventing Burns

Burn Prevention Strategies

Sunburns

Closing Thoughts

Cuts & Burns - Key Takeaways