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P Murphy1, K Herbert

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Dundee Royal Infirmary, Scotland.

Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
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Electric fire-guards caused burns in nine children. A recommended prevention method aims to reduce these common household injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric burns
  • Household safety
  • Injury prevention

Background:

  • Electric fire-guards pose a burn risk to children.
  • Contact burns are a significant cause of pediatric injury.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present cases of pediatric burns from electric fire-guards.
  • To recommend a method for preventing these injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Case series presentation.
  • Analysis of burn incidents related to electric fire-guards.

Main Results:

  • Nine children sustained burns from electric fire-guards.
  • Identification of specific scenarios leading to contact burns.

Conclusions:

  • Electric fire-guards are a preventable source of pediatric burns.
  • Implementation of a recommended safety measure can mitigate burn risks.