Burn injury is one of the hazards of traveling in a hot air balloon.
Sources of burn injury:
(1) contact with propane heater
(2) contact with high tension electrical wires
(3) sunburn
(4) fire
(5) lightning
Sunburn is a particular problem since UVB exposure may be more intense at altitude. The damage can also be greater after repeated sunburns.
Protection against sunburn should include:
(1) head covering
(2) clothing
(3) sunscreen on all uncovered skin
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Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care
