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Electric heating pad burns

T J Bill1, R F Edlich, H N Himel

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville 22908.

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|November 1, 1994
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Patients with sensory deficits risk severe heating pad burns. Understanding the risks of electric heating pads can prevent these preventable burn injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Burn Medicine
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Sensory deficits, such as anesthetic skin, increase vulnerability to thermal injury.
  • Electric heating pads are common therapeutic devices but pose a burn risk.

Observation:

  • Two cases of patients with anesthetic skin experiencing severe burns from electric heating pads are presented.
  • Burns affected the feet, ranging from partial to full-thickness.

Findings:

  • Patients with reduced skin sensation are highly susceptible to undetected burns from heating pads.
  • The severity of burns indicates prolonged exposure without awareness of temperature.

Implications:

  • Enhanced patient education on heating pad hazards is crucial for individuals with sensory deficits.

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  • Preventive measures and awareness can significantly reduce the incidence of these avoidable injuries.