Citation

Unglaub F, Prueter C, Block F, Pallua N. Nervenarzt, Der 2005; 76(2): 209-211.

Vernacular Title

Grossflachige Verbruhung nach einem epileptischen Anfall wahrend des Duschens.

Affiliation

Klinik für Plastische Chirurgie, Handchirurgie, Schwerverbranntenzentrum, Universitätsklinikum Aachen, 52074 Aachen. funglaub@ukaachen.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s00115-004-1803-7

PMID

15349737

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.

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