ELECTRIC BURNS

Jejunal Perforation Following Electric Burns- A Case Report

A two and a half year old child sustained low tension electric burns in left thigh and abdominal wall leading to multiple jejunal perforations. Segmental resection followed by primary anastomosis was done with delayed repair of abdominal wall defect. The baby recovered uneventfully.

The treatment of lip deformities resulting from electric burns.

CCIDENTS associated with the use of various A mechanica and eIectrica1 devices are fairly common in the average American home. The purpose of this paper is to report one type of such accident which seIdom appears in the medica literature; the eIectric burn resuIting from contact of the mouth with Iive eIectrica1 outlets. These observations are based upon experiences with fifteen such cases. BaI...

Burns.

The authors present an extensive review of burn epidemiology. They review sources of burns, preventive tools, emergency behaviors to reduce severity, and rehabilitation. Ways are sketched in which the pediatrician can be an effective advocate against burn injuries.

Burns.

Burns.

Definitions It is very important for the clinician caring for a burn victim to know the depth, or degree, of burn. A first-degree burn is superficial, dry, painful to touch, and heals in less than 1 week. A second-degree burn is partial thickness and pink or possibly mottled red. It exhibits bullae or frank weeping on the surface. It usually is painful unless classified as deep and heals in 1 t...