Today’s Health
As winter approaches, the drop in temperature brings with it the need for heating equipment in many households. While it is important to stay warm during the colder months, it is equally important to be cautious of the potential risks associated with heating devices, particularly thermal mats used for sleeping.
Understanding Low Temperature Burns
Low temperature burns can occur when the skin is exposed to heat ranging from 40 to 50 degrees for an extended period of time. What makes these burns particularly dangerous is the slow onset of symptoms, making it difficult to recognize the extent of the damage immediately.
Initial symptoms of low temperature burns may include redness, swelling, and small blisters, but the depth of the burn gradually worsens over time. This delayed onset of severe symptoms often leads to cases where individuals seek medical attention only after the condition has significantly deteriorated.
Prevention Tips
To prevent low temperature burns, it is advisable to place a thick blanket or mattress on top of the heating mat. Additionally, setting the temperature below 40 degrees and only using the heating mat just before going to bed can help reduce the risk of burns. Individuals with diabetes or sensitive skin should take extra precautions and avoid direct exposure to heat from devices such as stoves and hot packs.
As the temperatures continue to drop, it is essential to stay warm while also being mindful of the potential hazards associated with heating equipment. By taking necessary precautions, individuals can ensure their well-being during the colder months.
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Health today = The temperature is dropping and it looks like we are going into full winter. Many families prepare heating equipment in preparation for the cold, but you should always be careful about burns caused by heating equipment. In particular, you should be careful with the thermal mat you use when sleeping, because it can be the main cause of low temperature burns that you get without knowing it, even if the temperature is not high.
Low temperature burns are burns that can occur when the skin is exposed to heat of around 40 to 50 degrees for more than two hours. The reason why low temperature burns are dangerous is because damage to the skin happens slowly, so it is difficult to notice immediately and the extent of the damage is likely to be deep.
In particular, at first relatively mild burn symptoms such as red swelling of the skin and small blisters appear, but the depth of the burn gradually deepens over time. Because of this, there are many cases where the condition is ignored in the beginning and then later the symptoms get worse and people end up in hospital.
To prevent low temperature burns, you must place a thick blanket or mattress on top of the heating mat. It is safe to set the temperature below 40 degrees and turn it on only before going to bed, then turn it off when you go to sleep. Diabetic patients with insensitive peripheral nerves or people with delicate skin need to be even more careful, and in addition to heating mats, stoves and hot packs should be used carefully to avoid transferring heat directly to the skin.
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