An Unexpected Sequelae of a Routine Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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A 33-year-old woman suffered an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and was found un-responsive lying on an asphalt parking lot surface. Bystander and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel provided Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). However, the victim sustained deep second degree burns on her right upper arm and right forearm. Safety guidelines for victims and rescuers do not address the possibility of skin exposure to extreme surface temperatures in regions where surface temperature varies depending on the season. This case report is a prime example where additional awareness may have prevented secondary complications like thermal cutaneous burns.
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