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Facial burns from exploding microwaved foods: Case series and review
Shenbana Bagirathan1, Krishna Rao1, Sammy Al-Benna2
1Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, City Hospitals Campus, UK.
Inadequate microwave food preparation can cause severe facial burns and vision loss. Increased public awareness and education on safe microwave cooking are crucial to prevent these injuries.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Public Health
Background:
- Microwave ovens offer convenient cooking but risks associated with improper food preparation are not widely understood.
- Understanding the link between microwave cooking and burn injuries is essential for public safety.
Observation:
- A retrospective analysis identified eight patients with facial burns from microwaved foods over six years.
- Injuries primarily resulted from inadequately prepared tinned potatoes and eggs.
Findings:
- All patients sustained facial burns (<2% total body surface area), with 75% experiencing ocular injury.
- One patient suffered persistent poor vision after requiring amniotic membrane grafts for a burn injury.
Implications:
- Microwave heating can create dangerous steam pressure, leading to explosive decompression and burns.
- Enhanced public education on safe microwave usage is vital to prevent severe, potentially life-altering injuries.
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