There are several ways to be burned in a sauna.
Causes of thermal burn in a sauna:
(1) scald
(2) contact with a hot surface
(3) steam
(4) flame
(5) hot air (hot air sauna burn, HASB)
Risk factors for a burn:
(1) inexperience
(2) structural failure or malfunction
(3) intoxication or loss of consciousness
(4) visual impairment (unable to see hazard)
(5) fooling around
To read more or access our algorithms and calculators, please log in or register.
Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care
