Not fun in the sun: playground safety in a heatwave.
Two patients with severe palmar burns sustained from hot playground equipment during a heatwave are presented here, with a review of the management of palmar burn injuries.
Strong
Dan
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Emergency Department, City Hospital, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 7QH, UK. danstrong@mac.com
Tahir
Adnan
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Verma
Sapna
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D000059:Accidents; D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010988:Play and Playthings / Q000293:injuries*; D011998:Recreation