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ow ow ow ow ow! ow! OW! :(

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NikPreviousAcct

No Lifer
As most of you know, I'm not awake until the afternoon. I could very well be carrying on a conversation, but I couldn't tell you WTF I was talking about if you ask me about it later. It doesn't matter how early I get up, I'm groggy until typically noon. However, that doesn't stop me from trying to do things that need to get done or do things that people typically do only when they're not dead asleep.

Pouring hot water into a mug for tea is one of them.

. >_< .

Now the entire left hand and thumb+index of the right hand are completely red and stinging like a mofugga. I seriously hate it when you actually remember in your half-awaken state to check and secure the lid to the hotpot before pouring it, but pour it and the lid pops off sending about a quart of boiling water over your hands.

:|

Dammit.

Running my hands under cold water didn't seem to help, either. Great. Now I have a considerable mess in my office to clean up. :frown:
 
Originally posted by: Nik
Originally posted by: DingDingDao
Milk.
Orange Juice.

Any non-scalding liquid.
Sleepiness and hot liquids don't mix. 😛
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I'm thinking possibly faulty lid? I check this thing every time I pour. 😕
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Possibly. Later in the day (when you're fully alert), boil more water and test it. Test it in a careful, yet exaggerated method (i.e. almost 90 degree angle).

Keep your hand in a cold cloth as long as possible.

 
At least you didn't completely burn both of your hands. Then your love life would be effected!

I keeed I keeed.
 
Cover the burned area with cool water, but not ice water, for about 5 minutes. · Try to reassure and calm the person. Burns can be extremely painful and can cause a lot of anxiety. · Cover the area with a bandage after soaking it for several minutes. Use only clean cloths, and try to avoid contaminating the wound. · Over-the-counter pain medicines, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, may be given. · A tetanus shot should be given for burns if it has been more than 10 years since the person last had one.

Very minor burns usually heal without any more treatment or follow-up with a healthcare provider. If the burn appears to be more severe, such as a second-degree or third-degree burn, or if it covers an area greater than 2 inches across, a person should receive medical attention. Burns of the hands, feet, face, major joints, or genitals should be treated as major burns. The person should see a healthcare provider.

Following are first aid steps for major burns: · If the person is on fire, have the person stop, drop, and roll. If the person is still on fire, cover the person with a wool or cotton blanket, and douse them with water if it's available



the last part is just in case you spontaneously catch on fire : P

sorry you burned yourself.
 
Originally posted by: rocadelpunk
Cover the burned area with cool water, but not ice water, for about 5 minutes. · Try to reassure and calm the person. Burns can be extremely painful and can cause a lot of anxiety. · Cover the area with a bandage after soaking it for several minutes. Use only clean cloths, and try to avoid contaminating the wound. · Over-the-counter pain medicines, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, may be given. · A tetanus shot should be given for burns if it has been more than 10 years since the person last had one.

Very minor burns usually heal without any more treatment or follow-up with a healthcare provider. If the burn appears to be more severe, such as a second-degree or third-degree burn, or if it covers an area greater than 2 inches across, a person should receive medical attention. Burns of the hands, feet, face, major joints, or genitals should be treated as major burns. The person should see a healthcare provider.

Following are first aid steps for major burns: · If the person is on fire, have the person stop, drop, and roll. If the person is still on fire, cover the person with a wool or cotton blanket, and douse them with water if it's available



the last part is just in case you spontaneously catch on fire : P

sorry you burned yourself.
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Even water burns on the hands are considered major burns!? Hrm... I've got a cold wet wash cloth that I'm wiping my hands with every now and then, but I'm the only one at the office and I wouldn't go anywhere anyway. *shrug*
 
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