If you have a thermal water bag that is often used for steaming, you should check it carefully to see if it is old or deformed. The number of burn accidents caused by this is increasing every year. Sophia Polly, 29, from London, suffered serious burns when the thermal water bag she had been using for four years exploded, and is urging caution.
According to a report from the British daily The Sun, on a cold day last November, Sophia went into bed after filling a hot water bag as usual. While trying to sleep with the water bag, hot water suddenly leaked from the top of the water bag, causing serious second-degree burns to Sophia’s lower buttocks, inner thighs, and parts of her hands.
Sophia recalled the shocking moment, saying: “I felt the hot water burning my bottom.” He took a shower to soothe the burn area, but it was so large that he went into the bathtub with cold water. An ambulance was called, and he was taken to the emergency room after following instructions to soak himself in cold water for 45 minutes.
First aid for burns was administered at the hospital. Sofia’s sensitive areas, such as her buttocks and inner thighs, were burned, making it difficult for her to walk for a week, and she also had great difficulty using the bathroom.
Sophia completely stopped using water bags after this accident, and urged people to dispose of old water bags or use caution when using them. He said, “I have been using it every winter since I was young, but this was my first time having an accident like this. The water bag that I had been using for about four years eventually melted and caused the accident.” He said, “I thought I didn’t close the lid properly, but the plastic melted and water poured out. I now realize that the water bag needs to be replaced frequently.”
The medical staff told Sophia that as the number of people using water bags to save on heating costs increased, related accidents were also increasing. The hospital’s burn medical team said, “In recent years, the number of burns caused by water bags has increased by 80%, and in particular, there are many cases where parents suffer damage when they give these water bags to their children to keep them warm.”
The material of the water bag that Sophie has been using is thermoplastic plastic, which is the most widely used material these days. It is lighter than rubber and has high strength and durability when filled with water. It has the advantage of being easy to maintain and not having a rubbery smell, but there is a risk that the plastic will weaken over time. If the quality is poor, the plastic may melt or deform at high temperatures.
Caution is required as this type of thermal water bag is commonly used in Korea. Looking at simple safety rules:
Do not use boiling water = Do not use freshly boiled water, but let it cool slightly before putting it in the water bag.
Fill with appropriate amount = Do not fill the water bag more than 3/4 full with water.
air exhaust = Immediately after adding water, it is best to tilt the lid slightly to let out hot steam and then close the lid.
regular replacement = If you use it every day, it is recommended to replace it with a new one once every three months.
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Source: kormedi.com
