Paediatric friction hand injuries caused by domestic vacuum cleaners—a review from one unit

The management of seven children with vacuum cleaner friction burns is described. Six of the children sustained full thickness burns. Four were treated operatively. Indications for surgery are outlined and important accident prevention strategies are highlighted.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Burns 2003-11, Vol.29 (7), p.714-716
Hauptverfasser:	Grob, M, Josty, I.C, Soldin, M.G, Dickson, W.A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accidents, Home - prevention & control Biological and medical sciences Burns Burns - etiology Burns - surgery Child, Preschool Female Friction Hand injuries Hand Injuries - etiology Hand Injuries - surgery Household Articles Humans Infant Male Medical sciences Skin plastic surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents Vacuum cleaners
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Zusammenfassung:	The management of seven children with vacuum cleaner friction burns is described. Six of the children sustained full thickness burns. Four were treated operatively. Indications for surgery are outlined and important accident prevention strategies are highlighted.
ISSN:	0305-4179 1879-1409
DOI:	10.1016/S0305-4179(03)00072-X