What to do if... you have a cooking burn
Accidents in the kitchen happen to the best of us. Whether it’s a splash of hot oil, a spill of boiling water or contact with a hot surface, burns are a common kitchen injury. Dr. Weera Chainakul, medical director of the Alexander Burn Center at Hillcrest Medical Center, shares what to do, and not to do, if you burn yourself while cooking.
What to do:
1. Stay calm and assess the burn to determine how severe it is.