Danger during winter: Mum left in 'excruciating pain' after scalding hot water injury
- Replies 5
WARNING: This article contains some distressing images.
After a tragic accident left her with "horrific" second-degree burns, a mum is cautioning against the potential risks of hot water bottles this winter season.
Erin Majurey shared her nightly winter ritual with 7NEWS, in which she and her daughter, age 11, would fill up their hot water bottles and climb into her bed for a nightly cuddle.
But two weeks ago, their sweet tradition tragically went awry when Erin's bottle suddenly burst, splattering scalding hot water all over her legs.
Erin disclosed that the accident with the hot water caused her to suffer burns all over her thighs, her left buttock, and her lower back. It was a good thing that her daughter was busy filling her own bottle at the time because otherwise she might have been injured as well.
In an interview, Erin recalled, "I just screamed immediately, it was the most excruciating pain." She added that her injuries started blistering right away, and she described the pain as being ‘horrifying’.
After that, she quickly stripped out of her pyjamas and ran into the bathroom to jump into the shower in an effort to stop the burns from blistering any further.
Experts say this type of accident is more common than people may think. Credit: Hot Water Bags.
Immediately after the accident, an ambulance was called for Erin, and when the paramedics arrived, they informed her that she had suffered second degree burns.
When she arrived at the hospital, the doctors cleaned out the wounds and applied a variety of bandages, which the mum described as being an excruciatingly painful process.
"I've never felt pain like that in my life," she said.
Now, Erin has been released from the hospital and is making steady progress towards a full recovery. However, she is required to continue going to her doctor for checkups and to have her bandages changed every few days.
Furthermore, she hopes that by sharing her story, everyone will know and understand the risks associated with hot water bottles, especially during the colder months.
Because "they have an expiration," as she puts it, and because they may gradually lose their effectiveness over time, she recommends that people should replace their hot water bottles at least once every season.
Erin had burns all over her thighs, left buttock, and lower back from the hot water. Credit: 7News.
According to Product Safety Australia, those who are using hot-water bottles should be aware of the following in order to reduce the risk of sustaining an injury during the up and coming winter season:
Members, we hope that you will never need this information, but in the event that an accident does occur, here are some first-aid tips and information on how to treat burns caused by hot water.
Credit: ehowhealth.
After a tragic accident left her with "horrific" second-degree burns, a mum is cautioning against the potential risks of hot water bottles this winter season.
Erin Majurey shared her nightly winter ritual with 7NEWS, in which she and her daughter, age 11, would fill up their hot water bottles and climb into her bed for a nightly cuddle.
But two weeks ago, their sweet tradition tragically went awry when Erin's bottle suddenly burst, splattering scalding hot water all over her legs.
Erin disclosed that the accident with the hot water caused her to suffer burns all over her thighs, her left buttock, and her lower back. It was a good thing that her daughter was busy filling her own bottle at the time because otherwise she might have been injured as well.
In an interview, Erin recalled, "I just screamed immediately, it was the most excruciating pain." She added that her injuries started blistering right away, and she described the pain as being ‘horrifying’.
After that, she quickly stripped out of her pyjamas and ran into the bathroom to jump into the shower in an effort to stop the burns from blistering any further.
Experts say this type of accident is more common than people may think. Credit: Hot Water Bags.
Immediately after the accident, an ambulance was called for Erin, and when the paramedics arrived, they informed her that she had suffered second degree burns.
When she arrived at the hospital, the doctors cleaned out the wounds and applied a variety of bandages, which the mum described as being an excruciatingly painful process.
"I've never felt pain like that in my life," she said.
Now, Erin has been released from the hospital and is making steady progress towards a full recovery. However, she is required to continue going to her doctor for checkups and to have her bandages changed every few days.
Furthermore, she hopes that by sharing her story, everyone will know and understand the risks associated with hot water bottles, especially during the colder months.
Because "they have an expiration," as she puts it, and because they may gradually lose their effectiveness over time, she recommends that people should replace their hot water bottles at least once every season.
Erin had burns all over her thighs, left buttock, and lower back from the hot water. Credit: 7News.
According to Product Safety Australia, those who are using hot-water bottles should be aware of the following in order to reduce the risk of sustaining an injury during the up and coming winter season:
- Always check the use-by date because hot water bottles that are past their expiration date are more likely to split and leak.
- Use hot tap water in your hot water bottle instead of filling it up too much or using boiling water.
- To avoid the hot water bottle coming into contact with your skin, always use a cover or wrap it in a cloth or a towel.
- Before going to sleep, take your hot water bottle off the bed so you won't roll onto it and break it.
Members, we hope that you will never need this information, but in the event that an accident does occur, here are some first-aid tips and information on how to treat burns caused by hot water.
Credit: ehowhealth.