title: [Severe burn as a consequence of an epileptic seizure while showering].
abstract: We report a case of a 17-year-old patient who experienced an epileptic seizure while showering. The patient suffered full-thickness scald injuries involving thorax, abdomen and both arms and legs. The burn, which included 35% of the patient's body surface area, will cause life-long secondary functional and aesthetic deformities. By installing adjustable shower equipment with a maximal temperature limit, this devastating accident could have been prevented.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Plastische Chirurgie, Handchirurgie, Schwerverbranntenzentrum, Universitätsklinikum Aachen, 52074 Aachen. funglaub@ukaachen.de
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Unglaub
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Prueter
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Block
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pallua
mesh_terms: D000061:Accidents, Home / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000293:Adolescent; D001494:Baths / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002056:Burns / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012640:Seizures / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*