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.
Grob
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Welsh Centre for Burns & Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea NHS Trust, SA6 6NL, Swansea, UK.
Josty
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Soldin
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Dickson
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D000061:Accidents, Home / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D017276:Friction; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006794:Household Articles; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male