A child having overnight wet-wrap treatment uses a paraffin-free emollient. The parent changes the bandages daily but smokes outdoors while wearing

Question

A child having overnight wet-wrap treatment uses a paraffin-free emollient. The parent changes the bandages daily but smokes outdoors while wearing an emollient-contaminated fleece. Which counselling point is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Paraffin-free emollient residue can accelerate ignition of clothing and bedding; avoid cigarettes and naked flames

Answer

One machine wash removes the accelerant effect, so previously contaminated fabric can be used near flames

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The relevant hazard is spontaneous combustion of the emollient container rather than accelerated ignition of fabric

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Outdoor smoking removes the hazard provided the wet wraps themselves remain inside the house

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Only paraffin concentrations above 50% create a fabric fire hazard, so this product needs no warning

Emollient Fire Risk — SCE Dermatology MCQ

A child having overnight wet-wrap treatment uses a paraffin-free emollient. The parent changes the bandages daily but smokes outdoors while wearing an emollient-contaminated fleece. Which counselling point is most accurate?