Rough kitchen accidents that can happen to anyone

Scalding, open wounds, electric shock, slips, falls. In the statistics of traumatology and surgery, they are all in a prominent place, already when it comes to home accidents. We are in the middle of the list of injuries that often result from inattention in households, and it is reassuring that several EU countries are ahead of us.

The most common kitchen accident is still the version involving a cut and an open wound . Hand and fingers are the most common victims of slicing meat and vegetables and preparing for life. The problem with getting hurt during cooking is that we don’t pay attention to wound cleansing . Bacteria from raw meat and vegetables quickly find their way to the damaged epithelial surface. It should not be trampled on, because a small cut can cause a serious infection . For cut wounds, always pay attention to cleaning the wound.

In second place are burns . Surprisingly, these are not the ones leading the list, as foods made in oil often cause minor injuries. But not only spilling oil, but also boiling water and hot soup are often sources of accidents. The burns they cause usually only affect the upper epidermis, but should not be taken lightly.

Once the problem has occurred, the affected skin surface should be quickly immersed in cold water to prevent further damage to the underlying tissues. A burn with a smaller surface area and degree (first and second degree of contact between the epidermis or the skin only) will heal on its own in a week or two if care is taken not to infect the wound after the blisters have ruptured.

In third place on the list are slips and falls . It doesn’t seem realistic to slip or fall while cooking, even though it really is. Dripping food, water drops and oil stains on the tiles quickly turn the otherwise dry kitchen hobs into ice rinks. And then, we didn’t even talk about the Triple Aaxels after the mop.

In the worst case, the falls end with fractures of the wrists, arms, ankles, and thighs, and if we are lucky, with only one or two purple spots. If we suspect a fracture, sprain, try to spare our hands, leaving them in the “origin” pose to ask for help, because the displaced, forced part of the body can suffer side damage (e.g., nerve injury).

Electric shock has also been added to the list of the most common kitchen accidents. In this case, it was mainly their faulty electric gadgets that were the source of the trouble, but a fork plugged into a toaster was also at the forefront. In the event of an electric shock, consult a doctor immediately, even if the problem does not seem great.

(Source: hazesotthon.co.hu; marmalade.co.hu | Image: pixabay.com)