(HealthDayNews) -- Prevent barbeque catastrophes by placing your grill on a level surface away from buildings, landscaping and children.
If you do happen to burn yourself, immediately run cool water over the affected site for 10 to 15 minutes, advises Baystate Health System.
Then, assess the burn:
- First-degree burns -- characterized by reddened skin and no blisters -- don't need to be seen by a doctor.
- Second-degree burns -- reddened skin with blisters that take two to three weeks to heal -- may need medical care.
- Third-degree burns -- white or charred skin and the area is sensitive to pain and touch -- must be seen immediately by the closest emergency center.
