Iatrogenic burns by warming bottles in the neonatal period: report of two cases and review of the literature.
The cases presented in this article highlight the dangers of applying warming bottles to neonates. Warming devices as cool as 42 degrees C (107.6 degrees F) can burn an infant.
Möhrenschlager
Matthias
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Department of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, Technical University of Munich, Germany.
Weigl
Lorenz B
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Haug
Susanne
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Schnopp
Christina
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Cremer
Hansjörg
H
Ring
Johannes
J
Abeck
Dietrich
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D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007231:Infant, Newborn