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Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 10.0
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Electrical Shock, Prevention of
 | Cover all electrical outlets that are not in use with
plastic safety caps.
| Unplug appliances with heating elements, such as hair
dryers, curling irons, electric shavers, coffeepots, and
toasters, when they are not being used.
| Keep electrical cords away from toddlers who might chew on
them. (Note: This accident could burn off part of the
lip or the end of the tongue.)
| Teach your child not to turn on lights or electrical
appliances when he or she is standing on a wet floor or
wet ground.
| Teach your child never to touch an electrical appliance,
such as a hair dryer, telephone, or radio, while he or she
is in the bathtub. (Note: This mistake can result in
immediate electrocution if the appliance is plugged into
the socket, even if the switch is turned off.)
| Teach your child to avoid open water (such as swimming
pools, lakes, and streams), tall trees, high ground, or
metal objects (such as a shovel) during thunderstorms.
Cars and houses are safe.
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Written by B.D. Schmitt, M.D., author of "Your Child's Health," Bantam Books.
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Copyright 1999 Clinical Reference Systems
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