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    • Medical research
    • Burn injury
    • Epilepsy management

    Background:

    • Burn injuries during epileptic seizures are a significant concern.
    • Understanding the characteristics of these injuries is vital for patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the incidence of burn injuries during epileptic seizures.
    • To characterize these burn injuries and identify risk factors.
    • To propose preventive strategies to mitigate burn injury frequency and severity.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective study design.
    • Inclusion criteria: patients admitted with burns sustained during epileptic seizures.
    • Data collected over a six-year period.

    Main Results:

    • Seven female patients (average age 45) were identified.
    • Mean % of body surface area burned (BSAB) was 2.4%, with most burns being deep contact injuries.
    • 85% of patients required surgical intervention (excision and skin grafting), with an average hospital stay of 13 days.

    Conclusions:

    • Epilepsy patients face a substantial risk of serious burn injuries.
    • Comprehensive patient education at diagnosis is essential to highlight burn risks.
    • Preventive measures should be implemented to reduce the incidence and severity of these injuries.