Reducing the incidence of tap-water scalds

 
Table 2: Typical hot water temperatures in daily living
Temperature range, NC (NF) Activity
32-41 (90-105) Infant's and toddler's bath
34-45 (93-113) Adult's bath
39-41 (101-105) Adult's shower
41-42 (105-108) Hot tub
42-45 (108-113) Too hot for activities; threshold for sensation of pain in adults

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| CMAJ March 15, 1997 (vol 156, no 6) / JAMC le 15 mars 1997 (vol 156, no 6) |
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